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Economy Aug 26

August consumer confidence dips with jobs and tariffs driving most unease

By Matt Ott, Associated Press

Economy May 27

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U.S. consumer confidence bounces back after five straight months of declines amid tariff anxiety

Consumer confidence jumped 17.4 points to 72.8, but remained below 80, which can signal a recession ahead.

By Matt Ott, Associated Press

Economy May 18

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Consumer confidence hits near-record low amid worries over Trump trade policy

Treasury Secretary Bessent seemed to acknowledge Sunday that President Trump’s tariffs may lead to some prices going up, but downplayed fears that it would fuel inflation. This past week, a closely watched measure of consumer sentiment slid to a near-record…

By Ali Rogin, Veronica Vela

Nation Apr 29

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As trade war stokes anxiety, consumer confidence plummets to COVID-era lows

Americans’ confidence in the economy slumped for the fifth straight month to the lowest level since the onset of COIVD-19 as worries about the impact of tariffs take a heavy toll on consumer expectations for future growth.

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Nation Jan 28

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U.S. consumer confidence dips again to start the year

U.S. consumer confidence dipped for the second consecutive month in January. The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index retreated in January to 104.1 from 109.5 in December.

By Matt Ott, Associated Press

Aug 16

U.S. consumer sentiment rises this month amid optimism over Harris’ presidential bid

By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

Americans’ expectations for the future rose, while their assessment of current economic conditions sank slightly. Democrats’ sentiment rose, and Republicans’ fell.

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May 28

U.S. consumer confidence sunnier in May after months of declines

By Matt Ott, Associated Press

The index measures both Americans’ assessment of current economic conditions and their outlook for the next six months.

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Sep 26

U.S. consumer confidence falls in September as American anxiety about the future grows

By Matt Ott, Associated Press

The American consumer is feeling less confident this month, particularly about the future, as expectations persist that interest rates will remain elevated for an extended period.

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Jul 26

Consumers confidence slides for third straight month

By Matt Ott, Associated Press

U.S. consumer confidence slid again in July as concerns about higher prices for food and gas continue to weigh on Americans.

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Nov 30

U.S. consumer confidence falls in November to nine-month low

By Associated Press

The Conference Board reported Tuesday that its consumer confidence index dropped to a reading of 109.5, down from 111.6 in October. It was the lowest reading since the index stood at 95.2 in February.

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