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US Consumer Confidence Falls Amidst Inflation and High Gas Prices

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Consumer confidence in the U.S. has dipped due to persistent inflation and rising gas prices, despite a strong stock market. A recent survey indicates that a majority of Americans are cutting back on spending across various categories, including non-essential goods and larger purchases. This economic sentiment is impacting President Trump's approval ratings on economic policy. AI

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US Consumer Confidence Falls Amidst Inflation and High Gas Prices

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press ·

    Gas is up 51% since February. Americans just started buying less of everything else

    Real wages shrank in April for the first time in three years. Two-thirds of consumers are pulling back. The stock market didn't get the memo.

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