U.S. Consumer Confidence Drops To Lowest Level In Over Two Years. The Consumer Confidence Index fell to 44.5, down from a revised 59.2 in July. The number was the lowest level since April 2009 when the reading was 40.8. Oh, Mr. President? We’re still waiting for that jobs plan that must have been eaten by your dog Bo, which no doubt will blame Bush and call for tax increases, more golf and more Presidential vacations.
