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By January 2021, will Consumer Confidence in the United States return to optimism?

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Oct 19, 2020

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Oct 30, 2020

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Feb 14, 2021

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Oct 20, 2020

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Consumer confidence dips modestly in October with Americans concerned about the future

Associated Press•Oct 29, 2025

Consumer Confidence Moves Sideways: Present Situation Looks Better But Expectations Darken

Breitbart•Oct 29, 2025

Americans Are Worried About High Prices And Job Prospects As Confidence Falls

Forbes•Oct 24, 2025

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