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Cint Quarter-Century Crisis Report Finds 54% of U.S. Consumers Say Life Has Worsened, Driven by Financial Strain and Erosion of Brand Trust
New data reveals pessimism is on the rise as cost-of-living pressures and housing affordability reshape consumer expectationsNEW YORK, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New research from Cint, a global leader in research and measurement technology, reveals a growing sense of pessimism among consumers as they reflect on the past quarter century, with rising costs, financial insecurity, and declining trust in brands shaping how people view the state of the world today. According to Cint’s “The Qua
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