The consumer confidence index from The Conference Board fell slightly in October, showing that consumers are still anxious about the economy and the job market.

U.S.-based companies like Whirlpool haven’t seen major sales gains, despite international competitors being hit by President Trump’s tariffs.

China’s investing more in those countries, too.

Recent data from the Labor Department has shown that the price of foreign exports to the U.S. — before tariffs — has held steady over the last few months. That means U.S. importers are absorbing most of the tariff burden.

It has a lot to do with expectations.

A range of services — including software companies, hotels and restaurants — may also suffer as discretionary spending dries up.

Chinese manufacturers tell Marketplace how they are coping with the additional U.S. tariffs.

Confidence was expected to continue to rise. Consumers cite inflation, politics and tariffs as factors they see influencing the economy.

President-elect Donald Trump says he will place an extra 10% tariff on all Chinese exports. China is expected to counter with tariffs on U.S. exports.

Retail sales growth was the highest in eight months in October, but the property slump continues.