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Jun 30, 2026

A confusing economy means a less confident consumer

New data showed a slight increase in consumer confidence in June, though mixed signals from the economy could mean that’s temporary. Plus, a widening gender wage gap, small business struggles, remote work’s impact on parenting, and natural gas pipelines.

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Consumers are feeling better about the economy and where inflation is headed, but worse about job prospects and family finances.
Consumers are feeling better about the economy and where inflation is headed, but worse about job prospects and family finances.
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A confusing economy means a less confident consumer