US Conference Board Consumer Confidence edged down from 93.8 to 93.1 in May, slightly beating expectations of 91.6 but still highlighting growing pressure on households from elevated energy costs tied to the Middle East conflict. The decline suggests consumers are becoming somewhat less comfortable with current economic conditions even as broader recession fears remain contained. […]

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