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Consumer confidence slides to 12-year low

Consumer confidence slides to 12-year low

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Consumer confidence fell to a 12-year low in September, according
to The Conference Board. The index has been trending down for a
couple years, but this latest decline was steep. One reason?
Upper-middle class respondents are starting to feel the pressure,
too. Also in this episode: The economic forces behind GDP growth
might run out of steam soon, the low-hire low-fire labor market
marches on, and high diesel prices keep some Gulf shrimpers on
dry land.

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Read the stories in today’s episode:

How long can the economy keep growing?

The latest JOLTS survey shows more of the same low-hire,
low-fire economy

Consumer confidence falls to its lowest level in 12 years,
survey shows

The price tag might be an endangered species

High diesel prices force some Gulf shrimpers to stay docked

New career path, new baby, no problem