California consumers gave Trump better economic grades 8 years ago
Briefly

California consumers exhibit heightened anxiety towards Donald Trump's economic policies compared to the optimism eight years ago after his initial election. The Conference Board's consumer confidence index for California reveals a 25% drop since October, contrasting the 19% increase observed post-2016 election. This decline reflects a negative perception of the current economic climate, with the 'present situation' index down 23%. Consumers are also less optimistic about the future, as indicated by a 28% decrease in the 'expectations' index. A similar national trend shows an 11% drop in consumer confidence.
California consumers' optimism towards Donald Trump's presidency has sharply declined, with confidence indexes showing a 25% drop in contrast to a 19% rise after his first election.
Consumer confidence in California demonstrates a significant downturn, attributed to the bold economic actions Trump has proposed, contrasting with the milder response after his initial election.
Read at The Mercury News
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