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U.S. consumer confidence just fell to its lowest level since 2014, per The Conference Board. The expectations index sits near 60, well below 80, the level The Conference Board says has historically signaled a recession ahead.
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U.S. consumer confidence just fell to its lowest level since 2014, per The Conference Board. The expectations index sits near 60, well below 80, the level The Conference Board says has historically signaled a recession ahead.
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