Consumer confidence in the economy and household finances has weakened as the government shutdown weighs on consumers and SNAP benefits are impacted. Consumers' near term spending plans have weakened modestly. Concern over the political environment is growing. November 10, 2025 05:00 AM GMT Thematic Alpha | North America US Consumer Pulse Survey: Consumer Showing Signs of Weakening M Morgan Stanley does and seeks to do business with companies covered in Morgan Stanley Research. As a result, investors should ...