Consumer confidence slumps to five-month low on inflation, jobs outlook

This story was originally published on CFO Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily CFO Dive newsletter. Dive Brief: Consumer confidence slumped in September to a five-month low on anxiety about persistent inflation, the softening job market and the economic outlook, the Conference Board said Tuesday. The share of consumers saying jobs are plentiful fell to 26.9% in September from 30.2% while the portion saying jobs are hard to get remained at 19.1%, signalling slowing payro ...