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Here's how much the $40 trillion national debt is costing you — whether you have student loans, a mortgage or Social Security

Divide $40 trillion by the U.S. population and every American is on the hook for roughly $117,000. The Conference Board modeled several scenarios.

Fortune

The U.S. Debt Just Crossed $40 Trillion. Here's Where Americans Could Feel It First.

Americans are not personally responsible for paying off the national debt, but the real concern is what happens as Washington continues borrowing and must devote an increasing share of federal revenue to interest.

International Business Times

As U.S. debt hits $40 trillion, Americans will foot the bill: Report finds $700 a month is at stake for retirees, and poses $53,000 hit to families

"Addressing the national debt deserves to be a high priority for both voters and lawmakers, to benefit all Americans."

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US Consumer Sentiment Rebounds in July, but High Everyday Prices Still Squeeze Households

US consumer confidence improved as inflation concerns eased, but households remain pressured by higher food, housing and utility costs.

International Business Times UK

Dow Hits More Highs as Consumers Get More Confident: Stock Market Today

Everybody is enjoying the run-up to Independence Day 2026, with Papa Dow making new highs and consumers recovering from an energy shock.

Kiplinger

CEOs are losing confidence, new survey finds

Business leaders who lack confidence tend to pull back on hiring and investment, weighing further on the economy.

Axios

CEOs Lose Confidence In Economy As Head Winds Drag On: Report

CEO confidence fell sharply in the second quarter, dropping 12 points to 47, according to a survey from The Conference Board and The Business Council.

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CEO Confidence Falls Into Negative Territory As Iran War, Economic Risks Pressure Global Business

The CEO Confidence Measure compiled by The Conference Board in collaboration with The Business Council dropped to 47 in the second quarter from 59 in the first quarter.

International Business Times

Why Americans are buying $22 smoothies despite feeling terrible about the economy

Americans are skipping restaurant dinners, delaying car purchases and scouring for grocery deals. Amid tariff anxiety and broader stress over affordability, consumer confidence has dropped to levels not seen in over a decade, according to The Conference Board, a business think tank. At this point, it’s wealthier consumers who are…

The Conversation

‘If he’d stayed on the golf course, we’d be in a better place’: experts on Trump’s tariffs, one year on

Last April, the president unleashed a tidal wave of tariffs on ‘liberation day’. Analysts say the policy has failed, even by the Trump administration’s own terms

The Guardian - UK

Activist investors are targeting female CEOs—and it's costing Corporate America

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Fortune

Consumer confidence slides as Americans grow wary of high costs and sluggish job gains

U.S. consumers were much less confident in the economy in November in the aftermath of the government shutdown and amid weak hiring and stubborn inflation

The Independent UK

3 Risks Investors Face Right Now and 2 Charts That Should Ease Your Stock Market Panic

Investors should remain disciplined and continue to plan their work and work their plan amid current market uncertainties. Three key issues are highlighted for consideration, with a focus on year-end tax-loss harvesting strategies. Tax-loss harvesting can offset capital gains taxes and help preserve portfolio value, especially for short-term gains. Caution...

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Consumer confidence dips modestly in October with Americans concerned about the future

Consumer confidence weakened slightly in October as Americans remain anxious about their future financial prospects

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China's C919 jet faces turbulent skies amid US-China trade tensions

China's ambition to rival Boeing and Airbus with its homegrown C919 passenger jet is hitting turbulent skies

Axios

CEOs grow a bit more apprehensive as tariff uncertainty weighs

Business leaders are grappling with a constantly changing policy landscape, particularly around tariffs.

Fortune

Yet another recession indicator is flashing as consumer confidence declines sharply in September

Consumer confidence has dropped below key thresholds, challenging Fed policymakers and Wall Street’s bullish market view.

Benzinga

The Job Market Is So Bad Right Now It's Looking Like The Pandemic

The job market has been more challenging in recent months, but new findings from The Conference Board indicate that job prospects are just as bad now as they were during the pandemic. The board's Consumer Confidence Survey found that 20% of consumers said jobs were "hard to get," which is…

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Labor market is at a 'turning point' says new study—and it hasn't been this difficult to land a job since the height of the pandemic

Conference Board data signals potential U.S. jobs turning point, as economistMitchell Barnes highlights rising job seeker struggles and weakening temporary hires.

Fortune

Investors are ignoring the coming wave of tariff-driven inflation, Deutsche Bank warns

The prices-paid component of the ISM services survey often predicts where inflation will be three months from now, and right now it’s 4%.

Fortune

Trump says tariffs are going to be enough to pay down national debt. They likely won’t even touch the sides

In exclusive interviews with Fortune, Wharton professor Joao Gomes and AEI’s Desmond Lachman warned that while tariffs may slow debt growth, they won’t meaningfully reduce it.

Fortune

A third of CEOs plan to axe jobs over the next year—and a majority now say they’ll pass on new tariff costs to their customers

“For the first time since 2020, CEOs planning to shrink their workforce exceeded the share looking to expand,” the Conference Board noted.

Kiplinger

Where to Invest in the Back Half of 2025

The crystal ball has gone dark on Wall Street. Flexibility and diversification will be key in the second half of 2025.

Fortune

Trade wars have Americans so nervous even six-figure earners are flocking to dollar stores

Strained consumers are turning toward discount retailers amid tariffs and inflation.

Barchart

Why Overall Consumer Confidence Is Critical to the Markets You Follow

No matter what commodity markets you watch, consumer confidence is key.

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