Потребительские настроения снижаются на фоне обеспокоенности стоимостью жизни; закрытие правительства оказывает минимальное влияние

"...pushed consumer sentiment down to its seventh-lowest level in October, on records going back to 1952...."

"...a weak level rarely seen in the post-World War II era...."

"...on growing frustrations about higher prices and a weakening labor market..."

"...Sentiment hasn’t been a good predictor of future spending in recent years...."

"...Sentiment has been weak this year, but Americans haven’t cut back on their spending...."

"...So long as layoffs aren’t surging, Americans will likely continue to spend, despite their economic jitters...."