数据发布！美国10月消费者信心指数跌至五个月来新低

Core Insights - The preliminary consumer confidence index in the U.S. for October has decreased to its lowest level in five months, falling from 55.1 in September to 55, marking the third consecutive month of decline [1][3]. Economic Conditions - High prices and a bleak employment outlook remain the primary concerns for American consumers, with a general belief that substantial improvements are unlikely in the short term [3]. - Consumers' inflation expectations for the next year remain high at 4.6%, while long-term inflation expectations are stable at 3.7%, both significantly above the Federal Reserve's target of 2% [3]. - The Federal Reserve's September meeting minutes indicated that anticipated tariff increases are expected to raise inflation this year and further exacerbate inflationary pressures by 2026 [3]. Employment Outlook - A significant portion of American households, nearly half, expect the job market to worsen in the coming year [3].