Even as stock market hits highs, most Americans are cutting back on spending, survey shows

2026-05-26 18:18 • ;Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
U.S. consumer confidence declined slightly this month as gas prices stayed high and inflation remained elevated, a sharp contrast to soaring stock prices that have neared record levels.
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