ADVISORY/Experts Available To Discuss Low Level of Consumer Confidence in October.Business Editors ADVISORY... --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 29, 2002 TOPIC: The Conference Board reported its index dropped to 79.4, which is the lowest level since 1993, according to an article in USA Today. Experts say consumer confidence decreased due to concerns about going to war with Iraq, joblessness, and a stock market slump. However, economists say consumer spending, not consumer attitudes, are what affects the economy. EXPERTS: ExpertSource can offer several highly qualified experts to comment on this story: David Thompson There are several men named David Thompson:
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