# US consumer confidence near 12-1/2-year low amid labor market fears

> **Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-09-30 01:20 UTC · Category: Business

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|
| WSJ | U.S. Stocks Edge Lower as Consumer Confidence Sinks | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimgFBVV95cUxQWko3cmRCbHVySThrYWU1NU0yTUlDT3pvQ25aQmlQSnppNU5jcnJ4cHRPdUphUnc2bFNXcko1TDg0WVZQczIybXhjRHR5TXB0aGV4RjIza21EaDZ1UlRudERidGNVZWlSbDFrV0plNUxBaVVpaU05RmJ4RWFmWmdiQkRBVXVLT0hGWWk0eG1ObzBGNVgyRUxvSFF3?oc=5) |

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*Canonical Source: https://pulse.byoviral.com/trend/2026-09-30/us-consumer-confidence-near-12-1-2-year-low-amid-labor-market-fears*