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 over tariff and inflation fears
Inflation is picking up again and President Donald Trump said this week it’s all his predecessor’s fault. But no matter who Trump blames for inflation, America’s economic mood is now souring — and Trump is getting the heat for it.
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.
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.
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 Plummets To 15-Month Low Amid Tariff, Inflation Worries
Consumer sentiment plummeted to its lowest level since November 2023 this month, according to the final report for the Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index.
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
Americans are down on the economy, but CEOs are full of optimism
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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.
Dow dives more than 700 points as latest data raise alarms about slowing economy
The blue-chip index, along with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq, moved decisively lower on the heels of the latest economic data, ...
Sentiment polls are very divided so take data with a grain of salt, says Wells Fargo's Scott Wren
Scott Wren, Wells Fargo Investment Institute senior global market strategist, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss the latest ...