The 2025 consumer sentiment rollercoaster
Amid growing economic uncertainty, Federal Reserve officials face competing pressures of persistent inflation and a weakening labor market, while consumers remain cautious despite continued spending. New data has not clarified the outlook, leaving policymakers and economists divided on th
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