Consumer confidence decreased in September to its lowest level in over a decade, according to the Conference Board. The Consumer Confidence Index fell to 81.9 in September, a decline of 6.7 points from August. This figure represents the lowest level for the index since 2014, when consumer sentiment was recovering from a previous low of below 30.
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Consumer Confidence Index Declines to Lowest Level Since 2014
The Conference Board reported that consumer confidence fell to 81.9 in September, marking the lowest level since 2014. This represents a decrease of 6.7 points from the previous month, August.
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