Consumer sentiment drops slightly amid some positive gainsPosted by RJ and Makay on Oct 12, 2011 |
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The Consumer Reports Sentiment Index displayed continued weakness in the first part of October, decreasing slightly to 47.6 from 48.8 in September, while showing some hopeful signs of economic recovery. The 47.6 reading is up from 44.8 a year ago, and the Consumer Reports Stress Index fell to 58.2 this month from 68.2 in September. Indicators that track recent and planned spending rebounded after a 10-month low in September.
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