US consumer confidence plunged in September by the most in three years as Americans continue to grapple with high prices and a shaky labor market. The Consumer Confidence Index plummeted 6.9 points in ...

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US consumer confidence eased in June amid worries about the economic outlook, but households remained upbeat about the labor market and expected inflation to moderate over the next year. The mixed ...

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WASHINGTON — Consumer sentiment increased in June for the first time in six months, the latest sign that Americans’ views of the economy have improved as inflation has stayed tame and the Trump ...

Consumer spending rose in July by the most in four months, indicating resilient demand in the face of stubborn inflation. Inflation-adjusted consumer spending rose 0.3%, according to Bureau of ...

Consumer confidence rebounded 12.3 points this month after a five-month decline, with buyers holding rosier outlooks on the current business climate and expectations for the next six months, according ...