U.S. Economy: Confidence Falls on Concern Over Jobs

U.S. Economy: Confidence Falls on Concern Over Jobs
Confidence among U.S. consumers unexpectedly fell in December, restrained by concern that jobs will remain scarce in 2011.
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Sliding consumer confidence sends stocks down

Sliding consumer confidence sends stocks down
Investors are finding disappointment everywhere and taking out their frustration on stocks. Stocks slumped Friday after banks’ second-quarter earnings fell short of expectations and a new survey found that consumers are becoming more pessimistic. The Dow… Business – Consumer confidence – Investing – Stocks and Bonds – Equities
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