South Korea's consumer sentiment dropped for a fifth consecutive month in April,... marking the longest downward slide on record.<br /> The Bank of Korea says the composite consumer sentiment index fell to 107-point-one, the lowest level in a year.<br />The central bank attributed the fall to growing concerns over trade disputes between the United States and China,.. as well as the stagnant employment market and the strong local currency.<br />The reading, however, is still above 100,... which means optimists outnumber pessimists.<br />The central bank said a positive outcome from inter-Korean summit would likely boost consumer sentiment. <br />
