Economics
U.S. Consumer Confidence Falls as Job, Income Prospects Ebb
- Conference Board index showed confidence little changed in May
- Gauge of expectations fell but current conditions improved
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U.S. consumer confidence fell slightly in May for the first time this year as Americans were less optimistic about future job and income prospects but at the same time remain upbeat about current conditions.