Consumer Confidence in the Economy Plunged in May May 29, 2012 11:51:43 GMT -5 Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by popcorn on May 29, 2012 11:51:43 GMT -5 Consumer Confidence in the Economy Plunged in May Here we go again. Americans confidence in the economy suffered the biggest drop in eight months as worries about the weak jobs, housing and stock markets rattled them again. The decline comes after a few months of optimism amid some positive economic news.abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/consumer-confidence-economy-plunged-16450608