Americans’ confidence in the economy declined this month as the ongoing Iran conflict has kept gas prices elevated at more than $4 a gallon In late 2024 and early 2025 the consumer confidence index readings were consistently above 100 Key points and original sources are listed below.

• Americans’ confidence in the economy declined this month as the ongoing Iran conflict has kept gas prices elevated at more than $4 a gallonS1

• In late 2024 and early 2025 the consumer confidence index readings were consistently above 100S2