A startling and stunning terrorist attack on the United States has likewise stunned the nation’s economy. A key word often being used by economic experts right now is “uncertainty.”
Consumers clearly have been affected. A recent New York Times/CBS News poll indicates that, for the first time in over a decade, most Americans believe the economy is getting worse. The Times also reports that businesses that were mulling possible cutbacks due to the economic slowdown before the attack are now seriously considering or implementing cutbacks.