US Consumer Confidence Drops to December Low Amid Economic Concerns
TL;DR
Despite strong economic growth with a 4.3% GDP increase in Q3 2025, American consumer confidence continues to decline, influenced by concerns over inflation, tariffs, and a weakening labor market, with perceptions of the economy at a five-year low even as spending persists.
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