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FILE PHOTO: People shop at Macy’s department store in Manhattan in New York City

Economy Mar 25

U.S. consumer confidence tumbles for the 4th straight month amid tariff and inflation concerns

By Matt Ott, Associated Press

Nation Jan 28

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U.S. consumer confidence dips again to start the year

U.S. consumer confidence dipped for the second consecutive month in January. The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index retreated in January to 104.1 from 109.5 in December.

By Matt Ott, Associated Press

Economy May 28

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U.S. consumer confidence sunnier in May after months of declines

The index measures both Americans’ assessment of current economic conditions and their outlook for the next six months.

By Matt Ott, Associated Press

Economy Jul 25

mother with kids and luggage looking at planes in airport. File photo provided by Getty Images
U.S. consumer confidence jumps to a two-year high as inflation eases

The index measures both Americans' assessment of current economic conditions and their outlook for the next six months. Both improved in July.

By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

Economy Nov 30

Black Friday shopping in Caracas
U.S. consumer confidence falls in November to nine-month low

The Conference Board reported Tuesday that its consumer confidence index dropped to a reading of 109.5, down from 111.6 in October. It was the lowest reading since the index stood at 95.2 in February.

By Associated Press

Dec 22

U.S. consumer confidence tumbles in crucial holiday season

By Matt Ott, Associated Press

A closely-watched gauge for U.S. consumer confidence tumbled to a reading of 88.6 in December as rising coronavirus cases dragged American optimism to its lowest level since summer.

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Oct 27

Consumer confidence dips to 100.9 as virus spreads in U.S.

By Matt Ott, Associated Press

Consumer spending accounts for 70 percent of economic activity in the U.S., so a decline in confidence gets a lot of attention from economists, especially as the U.S. heads into the crucial holiday shopping season.

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Jan 27

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Consumer Confidence Hits New Low as Home Prices Sink, State Unemployment Soars

By PBS News Hour

Americans' attitudes about the economy have sunk to a new low as another round of glum economic data released Tuesday also shows home prices plummeting and state unemployment rates soaring.

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