Americans blame Iran war for worsening economic outlook, pushing sentiment down to record low

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Americans blame Iran war for worsening economy, pushing consumer sentiment to record low Prices are rising for many Americans, with 65% of consumers saying the increases are outpacing their income, according to a J.D. Power survey of 4,000 U.S. adults conducted in February 2026.

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