The Consumer Confidence Survey recently indicated another sharp decline in the Consumer Confidence Index hitting another historic low of 25 in the month of February.
Says Lynn Franco, Director of The Conference Board Consumer Research Center: “The Consumer Confidence Index™, which was relatively flat in January, reached yet another all-time low in February (Index began in 1967). The decline in the Present Situation Index, driven by worsening business conditions and a rapidly deteriorating job market, suggests that overall economic conditions have weakened even further this quarter. Looking ahead, increasing concerns about business conditions, employment and earnings have further sapped confidence and driven expectations to their lowest level ever. In addition, inflation expectations, which had been easing over the past several months, have moderately picked up. All in all, not only do consumers feel overall economic conditions have grown more dire, but just as disconcerting, they anticipate no improvement in conditions over the next six months.” (This quote was taken from the Consumer Confidence Survey Press Release).
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