'Could have been worse': Consumer confidence fell less than expected in March amid the coronavirus pandemic — but experts warn the pain is just beginning

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· *The US consumer confidence index fell to 120 in March from 132.6 in February, The Conference Board said Tuesday. *



· *Consumer confidence has taken a hit amid the coronavirus pandemic and strict social-distancing measures. *


· *The March number was not as bad as economists expected, but many...