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US Consumer Confidence Falls in May as Inflation Pressures Spending
US consumer confidence falls in May as inflation, high gas prices and a softer job outlook pressure household budgets, according to the Conference Board’s latest survey. The drop shows why many Americans are pulling back on spending even as stocks remain near record highs. Why US Consumer Confidence Falls in May The Conference Board’s consumer confidence index slipped 0.7 points to 93.1 in May, marking the first decline after three m
US Consumer Confidence Falls in May as Inflation Pressures Spending
US consumer confidence falls in May as inflation, high gas prices and a softer job outlook pressure household budgets, according to the Conference Board’s latest survey. The drop shows why many Americans are pulling back on spending even as stocks remain near record highs. Why US Consumer Confidence Falls in May The Conference Board’s consumer confidence index slipped 0.7 points to 93.1 in May, marking the first decline after three m
US consumer confidence hits record low amid Iran conflict and rising energy prices
Consumer confidence in the United States fell sharply in April, reaching its lowest level on record as concerns over rising energy prices and the economic impact of the Iran conflict intensified, according to survey data released on Friday, April 11, 2026. The University of Michigan’s closely watched consumer sentiment index dropped to 47.6, marking a 10.7% decline from March and setting a new historic low. Both the current economic conditions index and the expectations index also p
US consumer confidence hits record low amid Iran conflict and rising energy prices
Consumer confidence in the United States fell sharply in April, reaching its lowest level on record as concerns over rising energy prices and the economic impact of the Iran conflict intensified, according to survey data released on Friday, April 11, 2026. The University of Michigan’s closely watched consumer sentiment index dropped to 47.6, marking a 10.7% decline from March and setting a new historic low. Both the current economic conditions index and the expectations index also p









