Dec. Consumer Sentiment Falls after 17-Year High

U.S. consumer confidence slid off 17-year highs in December, according to the Conference Board’s monthly survey.  Business Insider reported that the headline index fell to 122.1, making for a much steeper drop than economists had forecast. They were expecting a fall to 128.0 from November’s 128.6, according to Bloomberg.  Consumers were more positive about present conditions, but […]