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America’s fertility rate has never been lower. Blame smartphones — and these 4 financial realities.

Market Watch June 16, 2026 · 4:40 pm Read Original
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America’s fertility rate has never been lower. Blame smartphones — and these 4 financial realities.

Having as many children as families want requires “gender equality, economic stability, decent health and confidence in the future.”

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Source Market Watch
Published Jun 16, 2026 · 4:40 pm
Article ID uc1m1co
Original URL Open source
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Pessimistic -39.7
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