McDonald's US sales struggles and leadership shake-up

McDonald's has reported strong second-quarter profits overall, but sales in its US market have been under pressure as American consumers pull back on spending. In response, the company has named a new head of its US operations. The leadership change signals an effort by McDonald's to address sluggish domestic performance amid a cautious economic environment. As of the most recent reports, the company's global results remain solid even as the US business faces ongoing headwinds.