Consumer doubt pushed unemployment higher, Fed says

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The U.S. unemployment rate would be about 7 percent – except that U.S. consumers are uncertain about the economy and economic policy, said the Washington Post.

Federal Reserve researchers found that consumer uncertainty has led the private sector to respond by cutting jobs and reducing inventories.

Doubt has played a larger role in the 2008 recovery than in previous recessions.

Read more at the Washington Post.