Washington, Aug 26, 2025 (AFP) - US consumer confidence slips as tariff, job worries persist

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2025-08-26

US consumers were increasingly worried about jobs and incomes in August, survey data showed Tuesday, while concerns about price hikes due to President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs also persisted. The Conference Board's consumer confidence index dipped 1.3 points this month to 97.4, falling from July's 98.7 reading. But this was better than analysts expected. "Consumer confidence dipped slightly in August but remained at a level similar to thos......

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