Americans confidence in US economy falls as Iran conflict sends gas prices higher
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans’ confidence in the economy fell this month as gas prices resumed their climb after the U. S. and Iran stepped up their fighting. The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index fell to 90. 8 in July from 92. 2 in June. That's essentially the same tepid range its been in since the beginning of the year. In late 2024 and early 2025 the readings were well above 100. Consumer attitudes had improved modestly in June as gas prices came down to $3...
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- US military says it fired on another merchant vessel trying to breach its blockade of Iranian ports
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