The decline in the index was the result of another move down in consumers' view of their personal finances -- most likely as a result of the continuing high level of oil prices, the job outlook, another Fed rate hike and the continued negative remarks on the state of the economy during the run up to the election in November.  -   Drew Matus     Quotes
The decline in the index was the result of another move down in consumers' view of their personal finances -- most likely as a result of the continuing high level of oil prices, the job outlook, another Fed rate hike and the continued negative remarks on the state of the economy during the run up to the election in November. Drew Matus
 Consumers