nervous

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Packaged-goods sales fell significantly in October and were likely weak in November, he said at a Morgan Stanley investor conference, citing a nervous consumer, the federal government shutdown, and the temporary suspension of food aid.

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Packaged-goods sales fell significantly in October and were likely weak in November, he said at a Morgan Stanley investor conference, citing a nervous consumer, the federal government shutdown, and the temporary suspension of food aid.

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It is also closely watched in the stock market, where higher yields make investors nervous.

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So where should investors look when everyone seems to be nervous?

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Of course he was already a nervous wreck from being the shortest kid around, and you knew it wasn’t going to calm him down to have people holler, “Here, Fido!” or “Here, Spot!” at him.

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