# Walletpain: Inflation and Spending Cutbacks

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Podcast: [Global News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/global-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7448525)
Published: 2026-05-26T17:07:38+00:00
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Consumer confidence dips to 93.1 as high gas prices and stubborn inflation squeeze wallets, even as stocks soar. Two-thirds of Americans are cutting back—delaying big buys, skipping clothes and hobbies. April inflation hit 3.8%, food and beef prices climbing, while inflation-adjusted wages fell for the first time in three years. Paychecks aren’t stretching as far as they used to. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7b6c3227e3023e8b

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