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Shoppers walk through Target's Harlem store last month in New York City. The latest consumer sentiment readings show a much grimmer view of the economy. Chris Hondros/Getty Images
U.S. consumer confidence has plummeted to a decade-low. The University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index fell to 66.8 in November, down sharply from the October figure of 71.7 and well below consensus forecasts of 72.4.