由于对通胀和贸易政策的担忧，美国消费者信心降至近一年来的最低水平。 US consumer confidence drops to lowest in nearly a year amid inflation and trade policy worries.

根据世界大型企业联合会的数据，美国消费者信心指数在 2 月份暴跌至 98.3，为近一年来的最低水平。 US consumer confidence plummeted in February, falling to 98.3, its lowest level in nearly a year, according to the Conference Board. 这一下降是由对通胀率上升至 6% 的担忧以及贸易政策的不确定性推动的。 The decline was driven by concerns over inflation, which rose to 6%, and uncertainty around trade policies. 预期指数降至 72.9，预示着未来潜在的经济挑战。 The expectations index fell to 72.9, signaling potential economic challenges ahead. 这种信心下降也影响了商业活动，公司将关税和成本上升列为关键问题。 This drop in confidence also affected business activity, with companies citing tariffs and rising costs as key issues.