Retail
January 2, 2018
Despite record highs in late 2017, consumer confidence in what 2018 will bring is low. Image credit: Conference Board
By Danny Parisi
Due to declines in December, measurements of future consumer confidence also took a hit with most consumers having a less optimistic view of business prospects in 2018, according to a new report from The Conference Board by Nielsen.
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