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Surveys show consumers are growing more pessimistic amid rising fuel prices, higher borrowing costs and worries about weak hiring.
Published Oct 5, 2026, 1:19 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive
The results of recent consumer surveys show confidence is continuing to fall, hitting a 12-year low, according to an article by Retail Dive.
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