https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/americans-confidence-in-us-economy-falls-as-iran-conflict-sends-gas-prices-higherContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/americans-confidence-in-us-economy-falls-as-iran-conflict-sends-gas-prices-higherhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/americans-confidence-in-us-economy-falls-as-iran-conflict-sends-gas-prices-higher#u27081Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:31:07 +0000American confidence in the economy fell in July as fighting between the U.S. and Iran drove up gas prices. The Federal Reserve maintained its key interest rate on Wednesday despite high inflation and energy costs. Consumer confidence dropped to 90.8 during the month.What's confirmed:Consumer confidence dropped to 90.8 in July.The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged on Wednesday.U.S. and Saudi Arabia struck Tehran-backed militias in Iraq, killing at least 20 fighters.Iran launched missiles at American forces in the Middle East on Wednesday.Gas prices rose as the U.S. and Iran i