Consumer confidence is waning, and more Americans doubt they will be able to get the credit they need to pay for big purchases and cover everyday costs. Fewer people feel secure in their current jobs, and unemployed job seekers need more time to land a new job.

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The Trump administration’s tariffs most likely mean “further progress may be delayed” on getting inflation back to the Federal Reserve’s 2 percent target, the central bank’s chair said.