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Consumer confidence the week ended July 24 held at the lowest level since mid-June with little change in Americans’ attitudes about the economy, personal finances and the buying climate, according to the weekly Bloomberg Consumer Comfort Index released July 28.

Consumer confidence was little changed in July as Americans remained positive about the job market and the business environment, according to a report from the New York-based Conference Board on July 26.

The number of applications for U.S. unemployment benefits last week held at the lowest level since mid-April, further evidence of a strong labor market.

Consumer comfort eased from a three-month high as Americans became a bit less upbeat about their finances, according to the weekly Bloomberg Consumer Comfort Index released June 30.

Consumer confidence rose in June to an eight-month high as Americans became somewhat more optimistic about the economy, according to a report from the New York-based Conference Board on June 28.

American consumers became slightly more downbeat at the end of June than earlier in the month on concerns about the economy’s progress even before possible repercussions stemming from the U.K.’s decision to leave the European Union.