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Consumer optimism slides sharply as fears escalate over rising prices and jobs

CNBC Top Stories September 29, 2026 · 2:36 pm Read Original
Strong Bullish 82.6
−100 Bearish 0 +100 Bullish
Consumer optimism slides sharply as fears escalate over rising prices and jobs

The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index tumbled to 81.9, a decline of 6.7 points and a reading well below the forecast for 89.

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Source CNBC Top Stories
Published Sep 29, 2026 · 2:36 pm
Article ID jctudni
Original URL Open source
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Strong Bullish 82.6
−100Neutral+100
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