Pandemic cuts California consumer confidence by 25%

California consumer confidence for October was 25% below its pre-pandemic level in the final survey before Election Day.
If voters decide based on pocketbook issues, 2020 makes for intriguing discussion. Who gets the credit — or blame — for how COVID-19 was handled and its devastating economic impact?
The Conference Board’s monthly polling of shopper psyche shows the California index rising for the second consecutive month but still significantly below February’s pre-pand