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Americans Are Feeling Better About the Economy, Consumer Survey Shows

Americans Are Feeling Better About the Economy, Consumer Survey Shows
NYT Business Friday 26 June 2026, 15:09 UTC By Aruni Soni 1 min read
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A Gulf station in Austin, Texas, on Thursday. Consumers are feeling better about gas prices as they ease.

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