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28 May 2026, 04:00 UTC · 3h ago
Source · https://www.gurufocus.com/news/8886924/primerica-household-budget-index-hbi-rising-gas-prices-limit-purchasing-power-of-middleincome-americans-in-april
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The Primerica Household Budget Index (HBI) fell to 99.4% in April, a 1.7% decline from March. — A decline in the index indicates that middle-income families' ability to afford necessities is shrinking, signaling a potential slowdown in consumer spending.
-0.40Rising gas prices are limiting the purchasing power of middle-income Americans. — Energy price spikes act as a tax on consumers, diverting discretionary spending away from other retail and service sectors.
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