WASHINGTON, D.C.: US consumer confidence fell for a third straight month in October with Americans concerned about rising costs and elevated interest rates, while worries over war also increased, said survey data released on Tuesday.

The consumer confidence index slipped this month to 102.6 from a revised 104.3 figure in September, said The Conference Board, though the number was slightly above analyst expectations.

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