Consumer confidence ticks up as gas prices fall but Americans remain gloomy about the economy
WASHINGTON (AP) — 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 0. 6 point to 91. 2 in June, a figure that is still below its year-ago reading of 95. 2. Consumer attitudes worsened after the Iran war caused oil and gas prices to spike, accelerating inflation and causing Americans' inflation-adjusted to the...
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