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US consumer confidence declines in November
The Consumer Sentiment Index in the United States rose 1.8% in November less than expected compared to the previous month to land at 71.8, according to the final report published by the University of Michigan on Friday. The figure grew by 17.1% compared to the same period last year. The Current Economic Conditions Index saw a decline of 1.5% compared to the month prior, slumping 6.4% on an annual level, to stand at 63.9. Meanwhile, the Index of Consumer Expectations was up 3.8% on a monthly basis while jumping 35.4% compared to the same period of 2023, to come at 76.9. "Consumer sentiment was little changed this ... (full story)