Consumer confidence falls the most since 2021 over fears about inflation and tariffs

Consumer confidence tumbled in February, as Americans wrestled with stubborn inflation and the looming threat of more import taxes. Egg prices jumped more than 15% last month, as avian flu continued to weigh on the nation

A report from the Conference Board shows Americans are increasingly worried about inflation, driven in part by President Trump's threats to impose new tariffs on imports.

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