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Confidence Drop Doesn't Mean Recession | Charleston News
Consumer confidence is down, but don’t panic—economy’s not doomed. While inflation has cooled and jobs are improving, most Americans still feel financially squeezed from years of high prices and interest rates. Two key surveys reveal different angles: one on business conditions, another on personal finances. Pessimism makes sense—it takes time to recover from economic stress, and job uncertainty keeps people cautious. But confidence alone doesn’t predict recessions; economists say you need to cross-check with real data like employment, spending, and inflation. The full picture? Complex—and…
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