U.S. consumer attitudes index sinks to 71.2 in October: private sector report
(Reuters) – U.S. consumer confidence fell sharply in October as consumers turned gloomier in their outlook for the future, according to a private sector report released on Tuesday.
The Conference Board, an industry group, said its index of consumer attitudes dropped to 71.2 in October from a revised 80.2 in September, previously reported as 79.7.
Economists had expected a reading of 75.0 in October.
The expectations index also sank, down to 71.5 in October from a revised 84.7 in September.
