Fastest Four: Consumer Confidence Down?
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Consumer confidence just slipped to 97.4, sparking concerns about the economy. But is it time to panic—or stay the course?
In this week’s Fastest Four Minutes in Finance, Scott Inman breaks down:
- What the consumer confidence index really measures
- Why younger Americans are driving the decline
- How tariffs and inflation are weighing on outlooks
- What investors should (and shouldn’t) do when headlines turn negative
The bottom line: Don’t let short-term fears derail your long-term strategy. A well-diversified plan is your best defense in any economy.
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