Consumers Are Worried About the Economy. What’s Behind the Consumer Sentiment Drop.
Inflation expectations soared in the latest consumer sentiment reading, partly due to worries about potential tariffs.
US consumer sentiment plunges in February on tariff worries
U.S. consumer sentiment dropped more than expected in February to a 15-month low and inflation expectations rocketed as households worried that President Donald Trump's plans for steep and broad-based tariffs would eat into their purchasing power.
US consumer sentiment plunges on worries over prices from inflation and tariffs
Consumer sentiment plunged more than expected in February while households' inflation expectations amid uncertainty over the impact of President Trump's economic plans.
Consumer sentiment sours as worries grow over outlook for U.S. economy
Consumers who identified as Republicans reported a flat reading for sentiment and a small decline in inflation expectations, “reflecting continued disagreements on the consequen
Consumer sentiment drops to 64.7 in February: UMich
Consumer sentiment fell to 64.7 in February, as reported by the University of Michigan, over 3 points below what economists were expecting and falling 7 points from the previous month. Seana Smith and Madison Mills break down the details of February's final consumer sentiment data.
Consumer sentiment drops 10% as inflation fears grow, University of Michigan reports
Inflation is on the rise and Americans are growing concerned.Consumer sentiment dropped in February, according to the latest University of Michigan survey.The
Inflation, Tariffs Turn Consumers Sour on Trumponomics
Consumer sentiment took a marked shift downward in the latest University of Michigan’s monthly sentiment survey released Friday as Americans expressed increasing concern about President Donald Trump’s proposed import tariffs and continuing inflation.
Inflation fears surge in February as consumer sentiment plunges over tariff uncertainty
A rising number of Americans are anxious about the state of the US economy as fears over Trump's trade policy boost inflation expectations.
Consumer sentiment drops as long-run inflation views rise
Inflation expectations surged on concerns that President Donald Trump’s tariffs will translate into higher prices, according to the UM survey.
US Consumer Inflation Expectations Spike to 30-Year High
The long-term inflation expectations of US consumers rose to its highest level in almost three decades. Their reasons? Growing concern that President Donald Trump’s accumulating number of tariff threats against friend and foe alike will translate into higher prices.
US: consumer sentiment index plunges amid concerns of tariffs, inflation
The consumer sentiment for the United States fell to 64.7 in February, down from the preliminary reading of 67.8, according to a report released by the University of Michigan on Friday. The figure is significantly down from 71.
Did Consumer Sentiment Really Fall?
The University of Michigan’s Survey Research Center recently reported a decline in consumer sentiment, a measure that has a significant ...
Consumer Cos Down as Traders Digest Consumer Sentiment Data -- Consumer Roundup
The top 10% of earners, households making about $250,000 a year or more, have not suffered, splurging on everything from vacations to designer handbags, and now account for 49.7% of overall U.S.
Consumer confidence dips in Trump’s first month as tariff threats drive inflation fears
Consumers’ attitude toward the economy dipped during President Trump’s first month in office, according to the University of ...
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Sentiment on the economy sinks — especially among Dems
Inflation and tariff fears contributed to a decline of 10 percentage points in the University of Michigan's latest survey.
U.S. Consumer Confidence Falls Back on Fears of Tariff-Induced Price Increases
Inflation expectations jumped to 4.3% this month from 3.3% in January, the highest reading since 2023.
US Dollar Forecast: Weak Consumer Confidence Weighs on USD – GBP/USD and EUR/USD Outlook
GBP/USD is trading at $1.26457, showing a slight gain of +0.04% and holding above the pivot point at $1.26217. This level is ...
Wall Street Looks To Bounce Back After Friday's Rough Ride Triggered By Consumer Sentiment: Analyst Says 'We Continue To Place Our Bets' On Economy's Resilience
U.S. stock futures rose on Monday, following Friday's selloff. Futures of all four benchmark indices were trading higher.
Americans are down on the economy, but CEOs are full of optimism
Two surveys this week show a stark and growing divergence between heads of businesses and the rest of the country when it ...