Consumer confidence surges as election nears; job openings move lower
A "We're Hiring" sign in Atlanta, Georgia, US, on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. Elijah Nouvelage | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesConsumers grew more optimistic about the U.S. economy heading into the contentious presidential election even as job openings hit multi-year lows, according to separate reports released Tuesday.The Conference Board's consumer confidence...