US Consumer Confidence Index Declines in September on Job Market Concerns

The Conference Board reports a weaker-than-expected confidence reading as Americans express increased worries over employment prospects.

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Terms & Concepts
  • Consumer Confidence Index: An economic indicator measuring the degree of optimism or pessimism that consumers feel about the overall state of the economy and their personal financial situation.
  • Conference Board: A non-profit research organization that provides trusted insights, including key economic indicators like the Consumer Confidence Index.
  • Market Expectations: The consensus forecast by analysts or economists regarding the anticipated level of an economic indicator or financial metric.