V i e w p o i n t | 29 Jul 2025 11:24:43 ET │ 9 pages US Economics Confidence improves modestly but more respondents saying jobs are hard to get CITI'S TAKE The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index increased to 97.2 in July, driven by the expectations sub-index. Consumer sentiment has improved from recent lows as the risk of a sharper deterioration in economic conditions has diminished. Inflation expectations have been falling, boosting business and income expectations. However, confidence indices rem ...