According to The Wall Street Journal, U.S. consumer confidence dropped in March. The Conference Board’s expectations index fell to its lowest in 12 years and well below the recession-warning threshold. This marks the fourth consecutive monthly decline. Respondents cited inflation and Trump’s shifting tariff policies as top concerns. Analysts warn that prolonged pessimism could drag down actual economic activity, even as indicators like unemployment and GDP remain stable.
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00:00It's Benzinga bringing Wall Street to Main Street.
00:02According to the Wall Street Journal, U.S. consumer confidence dropped in March.
00:05Conferences board's expectations index fell to its lowest in 12 years
00:09and well below the recession warning threshold.
00:11This marks the fourth consecutive month of decline.
00:14Respondents cited inflation and Trump's shifting terrorist policies as top concerns.
00:19Analysts warn that prolonged pessimism could drag down real economic activity
00:24even as indicators like unemployment and GDP remain stable.
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