US consumer confidence improves slightly in July, but Americans remain concerned about tariffs

29.07.2025    Boston Herald    2 views
US consumer confidence improves slightly in July, but Americans remain concerned about tariffs

By MATT OTT Associated Press Business Writer WASHINGTON AP Americans view of the U S business sector improved this month but Americans remain concerned about the impact of tariffs on their economic futures The Conference Board explained Tuesday that its consumer confidence index rose two points to in July up from the previous month Related Articles US job openings fell to million last month as job industry continues to cool P G to increase prices in part due to tariffs as shoppers remain cautious and delay purchases Millionaires multiply across the U S but the bulk find it s not all mansions and champagne Wall Street tiptoes around its records as its busy week picks up momentum Gunman who killed at Manhattan office building was targeting NFL headquarters mayor says The increase in confidence was in line with analysts forecasts In April American consumers confidence in the market system sank to its lowest reading since May largely due to anxiety over the impact of President Donald Trump s tariffs A measure of Americans short-term expectations for their income business conditions and the job domain rose points to however that s still well below the marker that can signal a recession ahead Consumers assessments of their current economic situation inched down by points to

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