Econintersect: Hurricane Sandy’s damage continues as the Conference Board has delayed issuing the October Consumer Confidence Index. Their statement reads:
Due to Hurricane Sandy currently affecting the U.S. East Coast, The Conference Board will be postponing its regularly scheduled 10/30 release of the Consumer Confidence Index to 10 AM, Thursday, November 1.
“We’ve made this decision to assure the safety of our staff and all who follow the Consumer Confidence Index, as well as ensure the distribution of the report remains fair and open,” said Lynn Franco, Director of Economic Indicators at The Conference Board.
