US consumer confidence edges up in June
Synopsis US consumer confidence saw a slight uptick in June, buoyed by falling gasoline prices following a Middle East truce. However, this optimism is tempered
Synopsis US consumer confidence saw a slight uptick in June, buoyed by falling gasoline prices following a Middle East truce. However, this optimism is tempered by a noticeable weakening in labor market perceptions, with more people finding jobs difficult to secure, reaching a 5-1/2 year high. Consumers expect little improvement in job availability in the coming months.
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