Arizonans not confident consumers









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By Howard Fischer
Capitol Media Services

PHOENIX — The confidence Arizonans have that the economy is going to get better is slipping again, a result that, by itself, may keep things from improving.

Overall, Arizona consumer confidence now stands at 49.1, a scale that is based on 100 being how residents felt in 1985. Pollster Earl de Berge said that compares with 49.6 in April and 50.2 at the beginning of the year.

Three years ago the index was at 101.9.

The index is more than a snapshot of consumer attitudes. It reflects whether Arizonans are willing to spend money.




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