Consumer confidence is pulling in opposite directions: Americans report feeling better about the overall economy and the direction of inflation, but worse about job prospects and their own family finances. The episode also examines the widening gender wage gap, a small business owner navigating the effects of tariffs, how remote work is expanding families' choices, and the expansion of natural gas infrastructure. Each segment explores the economic angles behind these daily headlines.
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Mixed consumer confidence signals
New data shows Americans feel better about the economy and where inflation is headed, but increasingly nervous about jobs and household finances.