US consumer sentiment hit its highest level since February amid easing price pressures at the pump, tough renewed tensions in the Middle East could weigh on confidence going forward, preliminary ...
US consumer confidence edged higher in July as inflation expectations eased, yet households remained under strain from elevated prices for essentials such as groceries, housing and utilities.
Global consumer confidence held above the neutral threshold in July 2026, with emerging markets and parts of Europe driving momentum even as sentiment in the United States slipped on an annual basis.