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US consumer confidence dips in May amid war-driven inflation

economy-finance · 2026-05-26

In May, consumer confidence in the U.S. declined as inflation, fueled by the ongoing war, impacted American households. Approximately two-thirds of the population report reducing their expenditures due to persistently high prices for gas and food.

Key facts

  • U.S. consumer confidence slipped in May
  • War-driven inflation weighed on Americans
  • Two-thirds of Americans are cutting back on spending
  • Gas prices and food costs remain elevated

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  • United States

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