from Fairfield Sun Times
Consumer confidence fell in February with its biggest dip since 2021.
Inflation (including housing costs and record-high egg prices) continue to challenge American households.
Americans were very pessimistic about the economy in public opinion polls leading up to President Donald Trump’s November victory.
Those dour economic views persist with some public opinion polls showing voters wanting Trump to focus more on lowering prices.
The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index dropped 7.0 points in February — including the first short-term popular pessimism toward jobs, business conditions and income levels.