It's the fourth time in five months that overall U.S. consumer confidence has declined
Consumer spending has remained strong despite the Federal Reserve raising interest rates nine straight times
High inflation contributed to consumer anxiety
Index declined for second month in a row
Purchasing intentions for big-ticket items cooled slightly
Higher prices and the war in Ukraine contributed to a decline in the six-month outlook
Sales of new homes last month rose 1.5%, following an increase in July as well
The SEC chairman said the regulator needs more authority and resources to regulate crypto markets
The release of loan-loss provisions helped boost the U.S. bank's earnings
But consumers are more optimistic about current conditions than they are about the near future