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Consumer confidence hits lowest level since 2014

The Conference Board index fell to 81.9 in September, its lowest reading since April 2014.

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  1. Consumer confidence drops to 12-year low

    Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Consumer confidence dips to lowest level since 2014 Consumer confidence dipped in September to its lowest…

    Economy · The Hill · · Read at The Hill ↗

  2. Americans' opinion of economy drops to lowest level since 2014

    Americans' confidence in the economy sank to the lowest level in more than a decade this month as prices remain elevated and wages stagnate amid the ongoing Iran war.

    Economy · PBS NewsHour · · Read at PBS NewsHour ↗

  3. Consumer optimism slides to lowest since 2014 as fears escalate over rising prices and jobs

    The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index tumbled to 81.9, a decline of 6.7 points and a reading well below the forecast for 89.

    Economy · CNBC · · Read at CNBC ↗

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