US consumer confidence falls to lowest level in 9 months

US consumer confidence It fell in April to its lowest level since July 2022.

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The reasons for this situation were more pessimistic views on the economic prospects in the country.

The Conference Board Index it decreased in April to 101.3, compared to a reading of 104 in March, according to published data.

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The median of the projections of economists surveyed by the agency Bloomberg It was aiming for a reading of 104.

The measure of expectations (reflecting consumers’ six-month perspective) fell to 68.1, also the lowest level since July 2022.

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However, the indicator on the current conditions of the group advanced to 151.1.

Bloomberg