U.S. Consumer Confidence Slips as Gas Prices Rise Again
U.S. consumer confidence fell in July as national gasoline and diesel prices climbed, signaling household concern without proving that consumer spending has slowed.
Consumer Confidence
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Consumer confidence edges up in June as gas prices ease, but job worries grow
United States Consumer Costs and Household Budgets – Consumer confidence rose slightly in June as gas prices eased, but job worries kept households cautious.
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U.S. inflation stayed at 3.8% in April as gas and grocery costs lingered
April CPI and PCE both ran at 3.8% year over year, while gas prices and softer confidence kept pressure on U.S. household budgets in May.