US consumer confidence hits its lowest level since 2014 ahead of midterms
- Rising goods and fuel costs are cited as key factors in the sharp drop in consumer confidence.
- United States consumer confidence has fallen to its lowest level since 2014, just over one month before the congressional midterm elections.
- Consumers pointed to higher costs for goods and services as the primary reason for the decline, according to The Conference Board, which released its monthly report on Tuesday.
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- Rising goods and fuel costs are cited as key factors in the sharp drop in consumer confidence.
- United States consumer confidence has fallen to its lowest level since 2014, just over one month before the congressional midterm elections.
- Consumers pointed to higher costs for goods and services as the primary reason for the decline, according to The Conference Board, which released its monthly report on Tuesday.
Sources: Al Jazeera