Conference Board cites the financial crisis and says "consumers are extremely pessimistic."
Present Situation 41.9 vs 61.1; Expectations 35.5 vs
61.5. Buying plans rose for homes, slipped elsewhere. 1y infl
expectations 6.9% vs 6.2% in Sept. Jobs Plentiful 8.9 vs 12.6; Hard to
get 37.2 vs 32.2.
