Reported about 2 months ago
In August, Americans' confidence in the job market decreased despite an overall rise in consumer confidence, according to data from the Conference Board. The consumer confidence index rose from 101.9 to 103.3, but concerns about the labor market increased, with fewer people viewing jobs as plentiful. This dip in optimism coincides with a recent unemployment rate increase and softened labor market conditions, leading economists to closely watch upcoming job reports.
Source: YAHOO