US Consumer Confidence Rebounds in May After Declines

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US consumer confidence rose in May after three months of declines, with the Conference Board's index increasing to 102 from 97.5 in April. Despite this, Americans remain concerned about inflation and interest rates, and many still expect a recession within the next year. The labor market showed improvement, though hiring slowed, and consumer spending has become more cautious due to high prices and interest rates.
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