U.S. consumer confidence falls for second month in August

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THE CONFERENCE BOARD'S Consumer Confidence Index declined to a reading of 84.8 in August, down from 91.7 one month prior. / AP FILE PHOTO/COLLEEN MCGRATH/THE HERALD MAIL
THE CONFERENCE BOARD'S Consumer Confidence Index declined to a reading of 84.8 in August, down from 91.7 one month prior. / AP FILE PHOTO/COLLEEN MCGRATH/THE HERALD MAIL
WASHINGTON (AP) – United States consumer confidence fell for second straight month in August as a resurgence of virus cases in many parts of the country heightened pessimism about the economy. The Conference Board, a New York-based research organization, reported Tuesday that its Consumer Confidence Index declined to a reading of 84.8 in August, down…

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