Consumer confidence index at 7 1/2-year low

Wednesday, October 31, 2001

NEW YORK -- Consumer confidence plunged in October to its lowest level in 7 1/2 years as the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and anthrax fears sapped Americans' optimism about job security and the economy.

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