Core Insights - The US consumer confidence index rose to 97.2 in July, but the increase was below market expectations [1] - The current conditions index, reflecting consumer assessments of the business and labor market, decreased to 131.5, down 1.5 from June [1] - The expectations index, which gauges short-term outlooks on income, business, and labor market conditions, increased to 74.4, up 4.5 from June [1] Group 1: Consumer Confidence Trends - The consumer confidence index has stabilized since May but remains lower than the same period last year [2] - The increase in consumer confidence was primarily driven by individuals aged 35 and above, with all income groups above $15,000 seeing an increase, except for those earning below $15,000 [1] - 18.9% of consumers reported difficulty in finding jobs, marking the lowest assessment of the job market since March 2021 [1] Group 2: Economic Concerns - Tariffs are a major concern for consumers, with many fearing that they will lead to rising prices and inflation [2] - The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) for June showed a year-on-year increase of 2.7% and a month-on-month increase of 0.3%, indicating signs of rising inflation [2]
美国7月消费者信心指数升至97.2 增幅低于市场预期
Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2025-07-30 02:35