延续特朗普上任后下滑趋势 美国消费者信心连降三月

Group 1 - The core point of the articles highlights the decline in U.S. consumer confidence for the third consecutive month due to the dual pressures of government shutdown, rising inflation, and slowing job growth [1][2] - The consumer confidence index in October continues to drop, reflecting a trend of decline since the beginning of Trump's presidency, reaching levels close to the lows seen during the inflation peak in 2021 [1] - Future inflation expectations slightly decreased from 4.7% in September to 4.6%, but remain significantly higher than the current actual inflation rate of 2.9% [1] Group 2 - The ongoing government shutdown has entered its 10th day, with no resolution in sight as Congress has failed to pass funding bills after seven votes, creating a challenging economic environment [2] - The current economic situation is characterized by a slowdown in hiring, rising recession fears, and inflation that has not been fully controlled, as noted by the Federal Reserve Chairman [2]