Consumer confidence edged down in October as the outlook among Americans grew more cautious heading into the year’s final months. The latest Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index slipped by 1 point to 94.6, from 95.6 in September, marking its lowest level since spring. Beneath the headline number that was reported Tuesday (Oct. 28), a divergence emerged between current and future assessments of economic conditions and between income groups.By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communi ...