EPISODE · Mar 26, 2025 · 5 MIN
Consumer Confidence Plummets: Economic Concerns Rise
from Simply Economics · host Simply News from Qurrent
In today's episode, we delve into the alarming drop in US consumer confidence as the Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index falls for the fourth consecutive month. With the Expectations Index hitting a twelve-year low, we explore the factors driving this decline, including market volatility, inflation concerns, and pessimistic future outlooks. Join us as we discuss the potential impacts on the broader economy and what economists and policymakers will be watching in the coming months. Sources: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/us-consumer-confidence-tumbled-again-in-march-302410584.html https://www.conference-board.org/topics/consumer-confidence/press/CCI-Mar-2025 https://www.ipsos.com/en-us/ipsos-consumer-confidence-march-2025
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In today's episode, we delve into the alarming drop in US consumer confidence as the Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index falls for the fourth consecutive month. With the Expectations Index hitting a twelve-year low, we explore the factors driving this decline, including market volatility, inflation concerns, and pessimistic future outlooks. Join us as we discuss the potential impacts on the broader economy and what economists and policymakers will be watching in the coming months.Sources:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/us-consumer-confidence-tumbled-again-in-march-302410584.htmlhttps://www.conference-board.org/topics/consumer-confidence/press/CCI-Mar-2025https://www.ipsos.com/en-us/ipsos-consumer-confidence-march-2025
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