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‘Extraordinarily unsettling’: Consumer confidence drops amid worries over world economy
All five measures making up GfK’s Consumer Confidence Index have declined in April, putting the overall score at its lowest all year.
US consumer confidence drops sharply amid economic concerns
American consumer confidence saw another significant drop in April, falling by 7.9%, according to the Conference Board's latest report. The index fell to 86, with the expectations component measuring future outlook plummeting to its lowest point since October
Report says U.S. consumer confidence at 5-year low
A global trade war and inflation concerns have caused U.S. consumer confidence to reach its lowest level since May 2020, according to The Confidence Board.
Consumer confidence plunged to a 5-year low in April
The Conference Board's consumer confidence index declined to its lowest level in five years in April, marking five months of declines and reaching levels not seen since COVID.
US Consumer Confidence Slumps to an Almost Five-Year Low
US consumer confidence fell in April to an almost five-year low on growing pessimism about prospects for the economy and labor market due to tariffs.
US consumer confidence drops
Americans' confidence in the economy slumped for the fifth straight month to the lowest level since the onset of the covid-19 pandemic as anxiety over the impact of tariffs takes a heavy toll.
US consumer confidence hits 5-yr low
Consumer confidence in the US has plunged to its lowest point since May 2020, as rising tariffs and economic uncertainty weigh heavily on American households. The latest data from the conference board highlights a fifth consecutive monthly decline in sentiment,
Tariff worries drive consumer confidence to 5-year low
The Conference Board said its consumer confidence index dropped by 7.9 points in April, marking its lowest reading since May 2020, largely in response to President Trump’s tariff war. Trump has imposed a baseline 10 percent tariff on most international partners and a 145 percent tariff on China,
Consumer confidence sinks for fifth month in a row to lowest since May 2020
Consumers are more pessimistic about business conditions, employment prospects and future income — and there’s one sign that usually signals a recession ahead.
US consumer confidence plunges to lowest in 5 years on tariff worries
The Conference Board said that its consumer confidence index fell 7.9 points in April to 86, its lowest reading since May 2020.
Consumer confidence sinks to lowest level since May 2020
Americans continue to grow uneasy about the economy as President Donald Trump wages an erratic trade war that could send US inflation rising and even trigger a recession.
US consumer sentiment and expectations fall again in April as tariff uncertainty continues
Expectations fell across the board, but the decline was particularly prominent among middle-income families. Prices remain a ...
S&P500 and Nasdaq Index: Stock Market Drops as GDP Miss Sparks Bearish Sentiment
US stocks opened lower as weak GDP and payroll data raised fears about growth. Tech stocks, including Nvidia and Snap, led ...
Oil Drops Further as Trade War Impact Weakens Sentiment
Oil prices extend their losses in early trade on signs that the global trade war is weighing on economic growth and demand ...
A tale of 2 consumers: High earners doing fine while lower-income households 'under some pressure'
Despite stock market volatility and tariff uncertainty, the US consumer is still spending. But earnings commentary and Wall Street data point to increasing cautiousness, especially for lower-income ...
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South Korea consumer sentiment drops as food inflation emerges as top election issue
SEOUL--South Korea’s consumer sentiment dropped sharply in March on growing worries about higher produce prices, a central bank survey showed on Tuesday, as inflation hitting the dinner table ...
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Trump's tariff policy has raised fears of a recession. Here are the economic warning signs
Since then, things have worsened. A more current gauge of consumer sentiment tracked by the University of Michigan showed ...
US consumer confidence plummets to Covid-era low as trade war stokes anxiety
Americans’ confidence in the economy slumped for the fifth straight month to the lowest level since the onset of COIVD-19.
Is Weak Consumer Sentiment Hurting Discretionary ETFs?
Consumer sentiment drops to a nearly five-decade low. Let's assess what might be in store for consumer discretionary ETFs.