Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20131026:17:24:00
In today's three big money headlines, consumer cold, hard to swallow, and pumpkin palooza. joining me "usa today" contributor regina loss. we'll start with the new report on consumer confidence and the impact from the government shutdown. what are you hearing >> optimism is down. there was a big impact. a pretty precipitous decline. the index is down ten points since this summer to a ten-month low. the real question now becomes can that turn around heading into the all-important holiday shopping season. i've got to tell you, if you're a retailer heading into november right now, that negativity...