Consumer confidence plummets in largest drop since 2021
A gauge of consumer confidence registered its largest monthly drop since 2021.
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US consumer confidence plummets in February, biggest monthly decline since 2021
U.S. consumer confidence plummeted in February, the biggest monthly decline in more than four years, a business research group said TuesdayABC News - 5h -
February consumer confidence posts biggest drop since 2021 in latest sign of slowing economy
The board's Consumer Confidence Index slipped to 98.3 for the month, down nearly 7% and below the Dow Jones forecast for 102.3.CNBC - 4h -
February consumer confidence posts biggest drop since 2021 in latest sign of slowing economy
Consumers grew more pessimistic about the economic outlook in February as worries brewed about a slowing economy and rising inflation, the Conference Board reported Tuesday.NBC News - 4h -
New consumer confidence index data drops sharply
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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.CBS News - 4h -
US stocks fall as consumer confidence sinks most in four years
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Consumer confidence sinks to 8-month low on worries about inflation and Trump tariffs
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Consumer sentiment sours as worries grow over outlook for U.S. economy
Confidence dropped 10% from January to the lowest level since late 2023.MarketWatch - 4d -
U.S. Consumers Are Increasingly Worried About Trump’s Tariff Plans
The Consumer Sentiment Index hit its lowest reading since November 2023.Inc. - 4d -
US stocks dip amid concerns over tariffs and consumer belt-tightening
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Could Elon Musk benefit from DOGE cuts at consumer protection watchdog?
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As consumer delinquencies rise, U.S. economic growth increasingly powered by the wealthy
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Trump administration lawyers deny plans to dismantle consumer watchdog
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Details on Luigi Mangione's first court appearance since December
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Archaeologists Find a Pharaoh’s Tomb, the First Since King Tut’s, Egypt Says
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Hong Kong's largest pro-democracy party takes initial step toward disbanding
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Retired surgeon admits to 'hideous acts' as France's largest child sexual abuse trial gets underway
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SEC dropping crypto lawsuit, Coinbase says
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Bitcoin drops under $90,000, hitting November lows
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