Consumer confidence plunged in February amid rising economic concerns
Sharp drop in closely watched consumer sentiment gauge marks the biggest monthly decline in confidence in more than four years.
Consumer confidence slumps in February with biggest monthly drop in nearly 4 years
The Conference Board's consumer confidence report found that confidence slumped in February with the biggest monthly drop in nearly four years amid inflation and tariff concerns.
US Consumer Confidence Fell Sharply in February
The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index fell to 98.3 in February, down from 105.3 in January, marking a seven-point decline—the largest since August 2021. The figure came in well below economists' expectations of 103, as surveyed by FactSet.
Consumer confidence tanked in February as recession worries rose
Consumer confidence took a significant hit in February, with The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index dropping by 7.0 points to 98.3, marking the lar
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Consumer Confidence Index drops sharply in February
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New Zealand consumer confidence steady in February, survey shows
Consumer confidence in New Zealand slightly rose in February though the indice that tracks consumers' plans on buying a major household item remained relatively subdued, ANZ-Roy Morgan data showed on Friday.
US Consumer Confidence Plummets In February
In February, consumer confidence in economic wellbeing plummeted and was the largest decrease in confidence since August 2021. Many are not happy with the lack of lowering inflation by President Donald Trump Consumer Confidence Plummets The consumer confidence index,
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What February’s sharp declines in consumer sentiment mean for the economy
Consumer confidence sharply dipped in February as consumers' inflation expectations increased with Trump's threats of tariffs.
Target Warns That Tariffs and Consumer Uncertainty Will Hurt Profit
The retailer said sales fell in February and profit will be pressured in the current quarter.
Toyota sales dropped 5.8% in February as Trump's tariffs loom.
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How Declining Consumer Confidence Is Changing The Way America Eats
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California consumer confidence hits 4-year low
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Fed predicted to cut interest rates in June as consumer confidence takes a dive
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