Willingness to Spend Drops; Confidence Slips Among NY’ers

Posted By: Siena Research Institute July 5, 2011

• Willingness to Spend Drops; Confidence Slips Among NY’ers
• Despite Drop in Gas Prices, 2/3rds Continue to Dread Filling Up
• No Movement on Plans to Buy Major Items; Soft, Reluctant Consumer Demand Persists

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