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Consumer confidence plunges on weaker job market and high cost of living. Americans are anxious ahead of election.
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BBC News - Top stories
'Painful' Budget warning spooks people's confidence
Some economists have linked a drop in consumer confidence to officials' warnings of a painful Budget.4 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Akzo Nobel to cut 2,000 jobs as high costs bite
Owner of Dulux paint seeks to ‘become more agile’ after shrinking workforce by roughly 5%7 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
FirstFT: Wall Street titan John Paulson defends Trump’s tariff talk
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CNBC - Business
September consumer confidence falls the most in three years
The Conference Board's consumer confidence index slid to 98.7, down from 105.6 in August, the biggest one-month decline since August 2021.6 minutes ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Consumer confidence fell more than expected this month
The reading comes days after the Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate as it tries to prevent further slowing in the labor market.1 hour ago -
CNBC - Business
2-year Treasury yield falls after consumer confidence miss
The 2-year U.S. Treasury yield was lower on Tuesday as market participants parsed a fresh consumer confidence reading.1 hour ago
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