调查：美国消费者信心降至近三年半最低

Core Insights - The consumer confidence index in the U.S. dropped to 50.3 in November, the lowest level since June 2022, down from 53.6 in October, and below the forecast of 53.2 [1][2] - Concerns about the prolonged government shutdown are affecting households across different political affiliations, leading to fears about its negative impact on the economy [1] - Millions of low-income families have seen welfare benefits, including food stamps, cut due to the government shutdown, and hundreds of thousands of federal workers are either furloughed or working without pay [1] Labor Market Concerns - The proportion of American households expecting an increase in unemployment over the next year rose from 52% in October to 62%, the highest level since 1980 [2] - A survey by the New York Federal Reserve indicated that respondents expect unemployment to rise in the coming year and believe it will be difficult to find a job if they become unemployed [2]