美国8月密歇根大学消费者信心指数下降约6%

Core Insights - The final consumer confidence index for August in the U.S. is reported at 58.2, marking a decline of approximately 6% from July, and is the first decrease in four months [1] - The current economic conditions index fell from 68.0 in July to 61.7, while the consumer expectations index dropped from 57.7 to 55.9, which is also lower than the 72.1 recorded in August of the previous year [1] - A significant 43% of respondents indicated that high prices are affecting their living standards, an increase from 39% in July, representing the highest level in nearly five months [1] - Approximately 63% of respondents expect the unemployment rate to rise over the next year, up from 37% in the same period last year, indicating a deterioration in labor market expectations [1]