US consumer confidence edges up despite  gas prices; inflation worries rise amid Iran war – The Times of India

US consumer confidence edges up despite $4 gas prices; inflation worries rise amid Iran war – The Times of India

US consumer confidence rose marginally in March even as fuel prices surged due to the Iran war, highlighting resilience in spending but growing concerns around inflation and economic outlook, according to AP.The Conference Board said its consumer confidence index increased to 91.8 in March from 91 in February, indicating a modest improvement despite rising cost…

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Tariff jitters: US consumer confidence slips in December; inflation and jobs worries deepen – The Times of India

Tariff jitters: US consumer confidence slips in December; inflation and jobs worries deepen – The Times of India

US consumer confidence weakened in December, sliding to its lowest level since President Donald Trump rolled out sweeping tariffs earlier this year, as households grew more anxious about high prices, trade levies and job prospects, according to a survey by the Conference Board.The Conference Board said its consumer confidence index fell 3.8 points to 89.1…

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Holiday rush: US retailers eye Black Friday lift; shoppers hunt deals despite weak sentiment – The Times of India

Holiday rush: US retailers eye Black Friday lift; shoppers hunt deals despite weak sentiment – The Times of India

Black Friday no longer pulls Americans from Thanksgiving dinners for midnight mall queues, but it still draws more in-store traffic than any other day of the year — and remains the unofficial start of the US holiday shopping season.This year’s kickoff came as US consumer confidence slipped following the federal government shutdown, weak hiring and…

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US sentiment slide: Consumer confidence falls to 7-month low; are Americans pulling back on spending? – The Times of India

US sentiment slide: Consumer confidence falls to 7-month low; are Americans pulling back on spending? – The Times of India

US consumer confidence weakened in November, falling to its second-lowest reading since April as Americans grew more wary of elevated prices, sluggish job gains and the fallout of the prolonged government shutdown, according to an AP report.The Conference Board said on Tuesday that its consumer confidence index dropped to 88.7 in November, down from an…

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