US Consumer Confidence Rises Modestly In April
Consumer confidence rose modestly in April despite growing anxiety regarding soaring energy prices caused by the war. consumer confidence index rose to 92.8 in April. The report noted that these price increases are being driven by the war in Iran. Americans show increased confidence in the overall economy compared to one month ago, according to ABC's Sherry Preston. This uptick in confidence occurred from March through April despite rising concerns regarding oil and gas supplies. The average nationwide price for gasoline is currently 4.18 per gallon. The board's chief economist noted little overall change despite concerns regarding rising gas prices linked to the war in the Middle East. The S&P 500 dropped approximately 35 points, or about 0.5 percent, to 71.38. Major retailers reported mixed results, with Walmart remaining flat and Target's stock down 2 percent.
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“Consumer confidence rose modestly in April despite growing anxiety over soaring energy prices brought on by the war.”
“Consumer confidence edging higher in April to a high for this year as more of us grow more hopeful about the U.S. labor market.”
“The Bureau of Economic Analysis reporting consumer spending rose modestly through early 2020-26 and Bank of America.”
“reporting consumer spending rose modestly through early 2020-26 and Bank of America.”
“The Bureau of Economic Analysis reporting consumer spending rose modestly through early 2020-26”
“the the conference board, the overall consumer confidence index from them climbed”
“the overall consumer confidence index from them climbed generally seem to be feeling better about the labor market. ... we shockingly added, what, 178,000 jobs in the most recent report”
“U.S. consumer confidence rose modestly in April despite growing anxiety over soaring energy prices brought on by the war in Iran. The conference board said today its consumer confidence index is up to 92.8.”
“U.S. consumer confidence rose modestly in April despite growing anxiety over soaring energy prices brought on by the war in Iran. The conference board said today its consumer confidence index in shop to 92.8.”
“The conference board said today its consumer confidence index in shop to 92.8.”
“Despite rising oil and gas prices, ABC Sherry Preston says Americans still have an upbeat outlook for the U.S. economy. Consumer confidence ticking up from March through April.”
“Consumer confidence edged higher in April. The conference board reported its headline confidence index rose six tenths of a point from March's upwardly revised reading.”
“Dan Ackerman was telling us earlier about consumer confidence ticking up in April, despite rising prices.”
“Dan Ackerman was telling us earlier about consumer confidence ticking up in April, despite rising prices.”
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