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Americans’ view of the economy sinks to the lowest level since 2014, Conference Board survey says

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Americans’ view of the economy sinks to the lowest level since 2014, Conference Board survey says
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By MATT OTT, AP Business Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans’ confidence in the economy sank to the lowest level in more than a decade this month as prices remain elevated and wages stagnate amid the ongoing Iran war.
The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index tumbled 6.7 points to 81.9 in September, down from 88.6 in August. That’s the lowest reading in the board’s survey since April 2014 and below the lowest level reached during the pandemic.
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