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U.S. Consumer Confidence Drops Amid Economic Concerns

12/23/2025

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The Conference Board reported United States consumer confidence in December at 89.1, down from 92.9 in November.
Concerns about high prices and U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs contributed to the decline.
26.7% of consumers viewed jobs as plentiful, while 20.8% found jobs hard to get.
The unemployment rate rose to 4.6%, the highest since 2021.
The economy expanded at a 4.3% rate in Q3, though a sluggish Q4 is anticipated.

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Story summary

The Conference Board reported United States consumer confidence in December at 89.1, down from 92.9 in November.
Concerns about high prices and U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs contributed to the decline.
26.7% of consumers viewed jobs as plentiful, while 20.8% found jobs hard to get.
The unemployment rate rose to 4.6%, the highest since 2021.
The economy expanded at a 4.3% rate in Q3, though a sluggish Q4 is anticipated.