American consumers are depressed. And it's no wonder. Many of us just suffered through the worst winter in our lifetimes. Sub-zero temperatures and record snowfall have taken a toll on us both physically and mentally. The same holds true for the U.S. economy. Consumer confidence dipped to a four-month low last month. The Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan sentiment index declined to 79.9 in March from 81.6 in February, surprising many experts. The likely culprit? A hangover from the brutal winter. It's difficult to be bullish about the economy when you aren't even optimistic your car will start in the morning.
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