NEW YORK: Growth at US Midwest businesses slowed sharply in September while consumer confidence plunged to the lowest level since the start of the Iraq war, according to two reports just released.
Financial markets reacted harshly, with major stock gauges sliding and safe-haven Treasuries soaring on Tuesday after the surprisingly poor data raised doubts about the US recovery’s staying power.
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