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US consumer confidence falls to lowest level in 7 months with gas stuck above $4 - AP News

Published by Associated Press By Matt Ott · 25 August 2026 at 17:36
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US consumer confidence falls to lowest level in 7 months with gas stuck above $4 - AP News
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Americans’ confidence in the economy declined this month as the ongoing Iran conflict has kept gas prices elevated at more than $4 a gallon. The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index dipped to 89.4 in August from 90.2 in July. That’…

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