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Consumer Confidence Up Slightly in August Due to Economy and Inflation

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which measures American opinions of current economic conditions and their outlook for the next six months, rose in August to 103.3, from an upwardly revised 101.9 in July, while the Present Situation Index—based on consumers’ assessment of current business and labor market conditions—improved to 134.4 from 133.1.  The Expectations… […]

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Opinion: U.S. Economy Will Benefit When the Racial Homeownership Gap Is Finally Closed

Racial disparity in homeownership has significant implications, given that homeownership is crucial to building wealth and financial security. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing

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Lagarde sees strong rebound for EU economy in second half, expects U.S. to meet inflation goal soon

Despite a difficult struggle against the Covid-19 pandemic, the EU will hit its economic stride later this year, Lagarde told CNBC on Friday….(read more) Forward this article via email:  Send a copy of this story to someone you know that may want to read it. Around The Web

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