The Conference Board reported that U.S. consumer confidence fell to 89.4 in August from 90.2 in July, marking the lowest reading in seven months. Americans’ assessment of their present situation improved, but their short-term expectations weakened, providing a fresh measure of household sentiment for businesses monitoring consumer demand. Key Takeaways The Conference Board’s consumer confidence index
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