Consumer confidence continues to fade despite heady economic growth

TL;DR

Consumer confidence index fell to 89.1 in December, down from a revised 92.9 in November.
Prices, inflation, and tariffs were the primary concerns for consumers.
Perceptions of the job market declined, with fewer consumers reporting plentiful jobs and more finding them hard to get.
Consumers' assessments of their current economic situation are at their lowest point in five years.
Despite low confidence, consumer spending remains robust, accounting for two-thirds of economic activity.
GDP growth accelerated in the third quarter, but job creation has slowed, and the unemployment rate rose to 4.6%.

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