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The economic mood across American households improved for the first time in five months as lower gasoline prices offered some relief.
Why it matters: Fuel prices remain one of the fastest ways geopolitical shocks reach American households, making energy costs a key driver of the Trump administration's economic standing.
Driving the news: The University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index climbed four points in June, to 48.9 — the first increase since January.
