Americans feel more and more glum, data shows. Economists are over it
Consumer confidence plummets to 12-year low
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Americans Haven’t Felt This Glum About The Economy Since 2014Investopedia · 10h ago
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Why is Consumer Sentiment so Low?A Wealth of Common Sense · 10h ago
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Americans feel more and more glum, data shows. Economists are over itUSA Today · 10h ago
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Consumer confidence has fallen to a 12-year low, leaving Americans feeling increasingly glum. The decline in confidence is likely to have a ripple effect on the economy, with people making more cautious financial decisions. According to data, consumer sentiment has not been this low since 2014. Economists are reportedly over the issue, but the cause of the decline remains unclear. USA Today and Investopedia report on the decline in consumer confidence, with USA Today stating that Americans feel more and more glum, data shows. Economists are over it. Investopedia notes that Americans haven't felt this glum about the economy since 2014. A Wealth of Common Sense also covers the story, asking why consumer sentiment is so low. MyNorthwest.com features an interview with Gee and Ursula discussing finances as consumer confidence falls to a 12-year low.
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Why is consumer sentiment so low?
Coverage does not yet specify the cause of the decline in consumer confidence.
What is the current state of consumer confidence?
Consumer confidence has fallen to a 12-year low.
Are economists concerned about the decline in consumer confidence?
Economists are reportedly over the issue.
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