US consumer confidence drops for the first time in three months. American consumer confidence, measured by the Michigan index, fell to 76.9 in February, below analysts' expectations.

This is the first decline in 3 months for the index. (HANDLE) .. American consumerconfidence, measured. by theMichigan index,fell to 76,9 in Feb. This was below analysts’ expectations of 76.8. For the index this is thefirst decline in three. months.