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.
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
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
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.
New data shows consumer sentiment about the economy is down
NPR's Scott Simon asks Austan Goolsbee of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago about consumer sentiment and inflation.
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 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.
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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
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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.
Sentiment Shaken, Stocks Stirred, and Retail Traders Rush In
A swift drop in investor and consumer sentiment rattled the ‘Immaculate Rotation’ from growth to value stocks, sending the stock market off of record highs. But that hasn’t stopped retail traders from ...
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US consumer sentiment plunges over tariff and inflation fears
The University of Michigan’s latest survey, released Friday, showed that US consumer sentiment declined in February for the second consecutive month, according to a final reading, down by a ...
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.
Dow Jones: 400-Point Drop as Weak Consumer Sentiment and UnitedHealth Hit US Stocks
Dow drops 400 points as weak consumer sentiment and UnitedHealth slump weigh on US stocks. Inflation fears and PMI data add ...