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<p>Consumer attitudes were virtually unchanged in July.&nbsp; According to the Conference Board, the Consumer Confidence Index remains at the highest level since February 2020, yet inflation expectations also remain concerningly high.&nbsp; Consumers continue to expect that prices will rise at the fastest pace in a decade, increasing the risk of inflationary psychology taking hold in the economy.</p>
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