美国消费者信心指数微涨

Group 1 - The core consumer confidence index in the U.S. rose to 52.9 in December, up from 51.0 in November, but significantly lower than 74.0 in December of the previous year [1] - The current economic conditions index fell to 50.4 in December, down from 51.1 in November and also lower than 75.1 in December last year [1] - The consumer expectations index increased to 54.6 in December, higher than 51.0 in November, but still below 73.3 from the previous year [1] Group 2 - Approximately 47% of surveyed consumers reported that high prices are putting pressure on their personal finances, unchanged from November and up from 35% a year ago [1] - Consumers expect inflation to remain high in the foreseeable future, which may weaken their potential purchasing power [2] - About 63% of consumers anticipate an increase in the unemployment rate over the next year, significantly higher than the 40% reported in the same period last year [2]