← Top storiesData● Neutral for Indian equitiesConsumer optimism slides sharply as fears escalate over rising prices and jobs1 source · first seen 20:06 29 Sept · updated 20:06 29 SeptThe briefWritten from 1 report · check the source before you tradeConsumer Confidence Index fell 6.7 points to 81.9, below the forecast of 89Tags on this storyPick a tag to see all its storiesUS economy10 todayUS inflation16 todayUS jobs data5 todayRead the reports1 report · earliest 20:06CNBCConsumer optimism slides sharply as fears escalate over rising prices and jobs20:06