Voters' Optimism Drops As Economic Fears Rise
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Concern about the economy has jumped to the front of voters' minds as optimism about the nation's direction has dipped to its lowest point in more than a decade, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll.
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Small businesses are losing  confidence in the U.S. economy and have little hope a spate of  interest rate cuts or economic stimulus measures will do much  to boost sales, according to a survey released on Tuesday.
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Despite the growing economy, consumer confidence has begun to taper off because of the weak labor market, according to a study released Tuesday by The Conference Board.
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Consumers, the heart of the American economy, are showing signs of flagging in a worrying development 10 weeks ahead of November 2 elections, analysts said.
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Economic anxiety may be at least matching national security as a factor driving the 2008 presidential contest as the voting begins.
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Consumers were feeling confident in January: The job market was chugging along and oil prices were down. Their optimism may dwindle, however, on concerns that job and wage growth may slow.
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In the state with the highest unemployment figures, there is skepticism over the candidatesâ economic promises.
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A sluggish job market and rising oil prices have dampened the public&#39;s mood this month, pushing consumer confidence to its lowest point since March.
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Consumer confidence dropped to its lowest levels since midsummer amid worries about high energy prices, uncertainty about the labor market and anxiety about making major purchases like a car or a home.
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Good news on economic growth discourages investors hoping for interest rate cuts.
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Consumer sentiment fell further than previously estimated in February, as concerns over incomes and jobs in a slowing economy weighed on confidence.
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Guardian poll shows 55% of voters feel confident despite economic chills
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The Conference Board reported Tuesday that US consumer confidence fell for a third consecutive month in October, suggesting growing concerns over the economy before the presidential election.
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Indicators like high oil prices and the slumping stock market have voters concerned.
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The Iraq war, once the key issue in the U.S. presidential election, is taking a back seat to the economy as voters fret over a possible recession and consider the improving security situation in Baghdad.
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U.S. consumer confidence fell in May,  weighed down by concerns over rising gasoline prices and  diminished optimism about short-term economic conditions, a  survey showed on Tuesday.
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A perceived weakening of economic growth and employment prospects hurt US consumer confidence in June.