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Consumer Confidence Plunge
econompicdata.blogspot.com - 2/25/2009
Consumer Confidence Plunge
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Consumer Confidence: Worst on Record
bespokeinvest.typepad.com - 2/25/2009
Consumer Confidence: Worst on Record
— bespokeinvest.typepad.com — Economists were expecting today's report on Consumer Confidence for February to come in at 35, which would have been the lowest level on record. The actual number however, came in much lower at a level of 25. Not only is this the lowest reading on ... (more) Consumer Confidence: Worst on Record
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marketnewslive.blogspot.com - 2/25/2009
Video: Consumer confidence plummets to new low
— marketnewslive.blogspot.com — Confidence in the economy sank to new lows in February as consumers grow more fearful over massive job cuts and shrinking retirement accounts. (more) Video: Consumer confidence plummets to new low

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247wallst.com - 2/24/2009
Consumer Confidence Hari Kari
— 247wallst.com — If you thought the Conference Board’s reading of consumer confidence was bad at 37.4 in January, you should see the carnage in February. Economists were expecting a mild decline from already-suppressed levels down to 35 to 36 depending upon ... (more) Consumer Confidence Hari Kari

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