Associated Press July 04, 2026 • 14:10

America In Focus: consumers still gloomy about economy; US hiring falls in June - AP News

By Michelle Chapman

America In Focus: consumers still gloomy about economy; US hiring falls in June - AP News

Americans’ attitudes toward the economy improved slightly this month as gas prices declined, but their outlook is still mostly negative by historical standards. The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index rose slightly to 91.2 in June…

The economy, inflation and how those forces could impact the lives of Americans were front and center over the past week. Trips to the grocery store or gas station are more painful than they were las… [+3921 chars]

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