Americans' Confidence Eases After Storms Hit Texas, Florida
The reflection of a shopper is seen on a window as shoes are displayed for sale on Steinway Street in the Queens borough of New York.
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U.S. consumer confidence eased in September from the second-highest level since late 2000 as attitudes deteriorated in states affected by hurricanes Harvey and Irma, according to figures Tuesday from the New York-based Conference Board.
The results corroborate other economic data showing tempered confidence in the aftermath of Harvey and Irma. Data from the University of Michigan showed consumer sentiment eased in early September, while the Bloomberg Consumer Comfort Index has declined for three straight weeks.