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Consumer Confidence Plummets Amid Rising Inflation and Job Concerns

11/25/2025

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The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index fell to 88.7 in November, its lowest reading since April.
The index declined by 6.8 points from October, with expectations for the labor market remaining negative.
The share of workers viewing jobs as 'plentiful' fell to 6%.
Inflation expectations rose to 4.8%, exceeding the Federal Reserve's target.
Economic data collection was disrupted by the recent government shutdown, impacting the release of key reports.

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The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index fell to 88.7 in November, its lowest reading since April.
The index declined by 6.8 points from October, with expectations for the labor market remaining negative.
The share of workers viewing jobs as 'plentiful' fell to 6%.
Inflation expectations rose to 4.8%, exceeding the Federal Reserve's target.
Economic data collection was disrupted by the recent government shutdown, impacting the release of key reports.