Consumer confidence in the U.S. has fallen sharply, signaling rising anxiety among Americans about the economy’s direction. According to the latest survey by the Conference Board, the consumer confidence index dropped by 7.2 points in March, reaching 92.9—the lowest...
Consumer Confidence Hits Four-Year Low Amid Rising Recession Fears
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Consumer confidence in the U.S. has fallen sharply, signaling rising anxiety among Americans about the economy’s direction. According to the latest survey by the Conference Board, the consumer confidence index dropped by 7.2 points in March, reaching 92.9—the lowest...