# US consumer confidence nears 12-1/2-year low amid labor market fears

https://mins.news/en/item/79199

- Reuters, 2026-09-29 19:10 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/us-consumer-confidence-dives-more-than-12-year-low-september-2026-09-29/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6abc0d0ea32b7800017a9ce3

> US consumer confidence plunged in September to a near 12-1/2-year low. Households expect business and labor market conditions to worsen over the next six months, amid the Middle East conflict and rising interest rates.

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