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Consumer confidence rises for second straight month; views remain downbeat amid high prices

Consumer confidence rises for second straight month; views remain downbeat amid high prices
Phys.org Friday 31 July 2026, 16:00 UTC 1 min read
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Consumer sentiment confirmed its early-July reading, landing almost 12% above June, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers.

Consumer sentiment confirmed its early-July reading, landing almost 12% above June, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers.
the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers (ORG)
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