美国10月消费者信心指数回落

Core Insights - The U.S. consumer confidence index dropped from a revised 95.6 in September to 94.6 in October, indicating growing consumer concerns amid the ongoing federal government shutdown [1] Group 1: Consumer Confidence Index - The consumer confidence index's components show a mixed picture, with the assessment of current business and employment conditions rising by 1.8 points to 129.3, while the expectations index fell by 2.9 points to 71.5, significantly below the recession threshold of 80 [1] - The improvement in the assessment index suggests a slight recovery in consumer perceptions of current business conditions and the job market, marking the first improvement in employment market assessment since December 2024 [1] Group 2: Consumer Sentiment Factors - Consumers' written responses to the survey highlighted concerns primarily related to prices and inflation, which remain significant factors influencing their views on the U.S. economy [1] - There was a notable increase in mentions of U.S. politics in consumer feedback, with the ongoing federal government shutdown being a major concern [1]