【世界说】美国消费者信心指数跌至三年来新低 经济压力凸显政策与民生脱节

Group 1 - The University of Michigan's Consumer Confidence Index for November dropped to 50.3 from 53.6 in October, marking a three-year low and reflecting multiple challenges facing the U.S. economy, including rising prices and increased corporate cost pressures [1] - Over 75% of Americans express concern about their personal financial situation, despite the government's claims of significant reductions in living costs [2] - The increase in prices is attributed to multiple factors, including tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on various goods, which have led to higher prices for items such as coffee, furniture, and children's toys [3] Group 2 - The furniture industry has been significantly impacted, with the U.S. government raising tariffs on certain furniture items to 30%, resulting in nearly a 10% year-over-year increase in living and kitchen furniture prices [5] - Coffee prices have surged by 41% due to a combination of climate anomalies and tariffs, leading businesses like "Krazy Coffee" in Southern California to raise prices twice due to increased costs [5] - The rising cost of living is directly affecting consumer behavior, with individuals like Chris Sohan, a resident of Queens, New York, expressing disappointment in government policies as they are forced to reduce purchasing frequency and adjust their consumption patterns [5]