AP
A recent survey shows a decline in consumer confidence in southwestern Pennsylvania particularly how residents feel about their employment, personal finances, and spending plans as coronavirus cases continue to rise.
The survey shows a reversal of what had been a trend earlier in the fall, when people were slowly feeling more positive about the economy.
The Allegheny Conference on Community Development has been tracking consumer sentiment in the 10-county southwestern Pennsylvania region since the outbreak of the pandemic in March.
“It’s corresponding with a surge in the cases, and people understanding that we are not there…we are actually headed into some rough times,” said Vera Krekanova, the chief strategy and research officer at the Conference.