As consumers fret, executives have been talking a little less about inflation — and more about this

Despite consumer sentiment hitting a 29-month low by one measure, executives have focused less on inflation — and more on AI — during their quarterly earnings calls.

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Consumer sentiment plunges on worries about tariffs and inflation

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As consumers fret, executives have been talking a little less about inflation — and more about this

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