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US consumer sentiment trends

7 clusters · 46 sources · last updated

Latest: US consumer confidence falls amid rising gas prices and inflation fears

US consumer sentiment experienced volatility during the summer of 2026. In July, the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index reached a five-month high of 55.2, up from 49.5 in June. This increase was accompanie

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Eurozone & UK inflation eases, cost-of-living pressure persi

9 clusters · 76 sources · last updated

Latest: UK shop price inflation hits two-year high

While Eurozone and UK inflation rates have shown signs of easing, significant cost-of-living pressures persist. In the UK, headline inflation rose to 2.9% in July, its highest level in four months, driven by a 13% hike i

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UK economic pressures amid heatwave and World Cup demand

22 clusters · 96 sources · last updated

Latest: UK heatwaves drive travel shifts and impact retail sales

The UK continues to face complex economic pressures, with cost-of-living concerns and high energy costs competing against seasonal and event-driven demand. While manufacturers and small businesses have warned of deindust

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