Politics
Economic Woes Persist Amid Iran War
Americans are experiencing a significant drop in economic confidence, with the Gallup Economic Confidence Index reaching its lowest level in nearly four years. The conflict between the U.S. and Iran is exacerbating inflation concerns, impacting public schools and leading to political tensions within Congress.
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The Hill
Some 50 million students have become collateral damage in a conflict 7,000 miles away.
2026-05-22 14:00 UTC
The Hill
Americans are growing more pessimistic about the state of the national economy, with confidence in the overall landscape reaching its lowest level in nearly four years, according to new Gallup data. Gallup’s Economic Confidence Index, which measures the public’s perception of the health of the U.S
2026-05-22 14:13 UTC
CNBC
Consumer sentiment has tumbled to a fresh record low in May as fears of higher prices grow due to the U.S.-Iran war and elevated oil prices.
2026-05-22 14:22 UTC