Iran War Hits Wallets: US Consumer Confidence Plunges

The Sting at the Pump

Picture this: You're rolling up to the gas station, and that little digital sign screams prices you haven't seen since the last big shock. Now, with the US-Iran war grinding into its third week, that's the reality for millions of Americans. According to Quartz, US consumer sentiment has cratered to its lowest point this year in early March, hammered by the Iran conflict and climbing gas prices. It's not just numbers on a chart—it's families rethinking road trips,...