September 29, 2026

Consumer Confidence Index Plummets Amid Inflation Concerns

The Consumer Confidence Index fell to 81.9, a 6.7-point decline, below expectations.
For the first time, more respondents reported their finances as bad rather than good.
Concerns over inflation and job availability have sharply increased, impacting consumer outlook.

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