Consumer confidence ticks up as gas prices fall but Americans remain gloomy about the economy

Consumer confidence has seen a slight increase as gas prices have fallen. 2 in June. The rise in confidence is largely attributed to the decline in gas prices, but overall, Americans remain pessimistic about the economy.

The current confidence index is still below its previous levels. Further details on the consumer confidence index and its implications are available from the Conference Board. For more information, readers can visit the source, KPRC 2 / Click2Houston, for a more in-depth look at the current economic outlook.