US consumer confidence falls in August as gas prices remain above $4 per gallon

Confidence index drops to 89.4 in August from 90.2 in July amid frustration after five years of elevated inflation Americans’ confidence in the economy declined again this month as the ongoing conflict in Iran continued to push US gasoline prices above $4 per gallon. The Conference Board said on Tuesday that its consum

The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index dipped to 89.4 in August from 90.2 in July.

The Conference Board's index dropped to 89.4 as households grew more pessimistic about the labor market and business conditions over the next six months

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

Americans’ confidence in the economy declined again this month as the ongoing conflict in Iran keeps gas prices elevated at more than US$4 a gallon.

Americans’ confidence in the economy declined this month as the ongoing Iran conflict has kept gas prices elevated at more than $4 a gallon

In late 2024 and early 2025, the consumer confidence index readings were consistently above 100

Americans’ confidence in the economy declined this month as the ongoing Iran conflict has kept gas prices elevated at more than $4 a gallon

US consumer confidence falls to lowest level in 7 months as gas prices remain elevated  Toronto Star

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