US consumer confidence dips to lowest Level in 2026 amid Iran war news.cgtn.comConsumer sentiment hits lowest reading of the year in early March amid Middle East war Yahoo FinanceEconomic Confidence Weakened In March As Iran War ‘Erased’ Growth ForbesThe Iran conflict came just as Americans were feeling better about the economy MarketWatchSpot gold at $5,100/oz after preliminary Consumer Sentiment falls to 55.5, one-year inflation expectations rise again KITCO