The US consumer confidence index fell to 90.8 in July, and people's views on the business environment and job market deteriorated

According to data from the World Federation of Large Enterprises, the US Consumer Confidence Index fell 1.4 points to 90.8 in July, lower than the median estimate of 92.4 by economists. The indicators measuring the current situation have dropped to their lowest level since 2021, while the indicators reflecting expectations for the next six months remain unchanged. In July, consumers' views on the job market weakened, with the gap between the ratio of job abundance and difficulty finding narrowing to the smallest since 2021. During the investigation, gasoline prices in the United States fluctuated due to the impact of the US Iran conflict.