Terror Bombs Shift Attitude of U.S. Rich

In the wake of the London subway and bus bombings, top concerns among affluent Americans have shifted from the economy to terrorism, safety, and security, according to a survey to be released today.

The latest quarterly McDonald Financial Group Affluent Consumer Confidence Index report said affluent Americans now view terrorism as the No. 1 issue facing the country, with 32% naming it, double the share that rated it No. 1 in the previous quarter and more than picked any other concern.

David Legeay, a senior vice president at McDonald Financial Group, the investment arm of KeyCorp in Cleveland, said the results were skewed because the survey was done from July 6 to 15, straddling the July 7 bombing date.

Economic confidence among affluent Americans improved by two points in the quarter after a five-point decline the previous quarter.