US consumer confidence edges up in June; labor market perceptions deteriorate
- Posted on June 30, 2026
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US consumer confidence edges up in June; labor market perceptions deteriorate
US consumer confidence saw a slight uptick in June, buoyed by falling gasoline prices following a Middle East truce. However, this optimism is tempered by a noticeable weakening in labor market perceptions, with more people finding jobs difficult to secure, reaching a 5-1/2 year high. Consumers expect little improvement in job availability in the coming months.
