Fastest Four: Consumer Confidence Down?

Update: 2025-08-29

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Consumer confidence just slipped to 97.4, sparking concerns about the economy. But is it time to panic—or stay the course?

In this week’s Fastest Four Minutes in Finance, Scott Inman breaks down:

What the consumer confidence index really measures

Why younger Americans are driving the decline

How tariffs and inflation are weighing on outlooks

What investors should (and shouldn’t) do when headlines turn negative

The bottom line: Don’t let short-term fears derail your long-term strategy. A well-diversified plan is your best defense in any economy.

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