Consumer confidence saw a slight decline in early May, according to The Conference Board's latest survey. While this reading indicates a less dire economic outlook compared to the University of Michigan's survey, both point to consumers' worsening economic sentiment due to inflation driven by global conflicts. The Conference Board's index fell to 93.1, with a slight decrease in current conditions offset by future expectations, though concerns about prices and energy costs remain elevated. AI
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