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Consumer Sentiment Falls to Second-Lowest Reading on Record. What It Means for Recession.
Expectations that inflation will rise increased sharply. All Americans appear worried about higher prices from tariffs.
US Consumer Sentiment Nears Record Low on Inflation Concerns
US consumer sentiment unexpectedly fell to the second-lowest level on record and inflation expectations climbed to multi-decade highs amid growing concerns about tariffs.
Consumer confidence falls to lowest level in 3 years amid inflation fears, U. of Michigan index shows
Consumer sentiment in the U.S. edged down in May for a fifth straight month as Americans increasingly worry that President Trump's trade war will worsen inflation. The preliminary reading of the University of Michigan's closely watched consumer sentiment index,
Consumer Sentiment Darkens Further With Inflation Worries Rising
The University of Michigan’s closely watched consumer-sentiment index was 50.8 in preliminary numbers for May.
US Consumer Sentiment Slides to Lowest in 3 Years as Trade War Raises Anxiety About Inflation
U.S. consumer sentiment fell slightly in May for the fifth straight month as Americans increasingly worry that President Donald Trump’s trade war will worsen inflation
US consumer sentiment drops to near record low in May on inflation worries, tariff uncertainty
The University of Michigan's Consumer Sentiment Index fell again in May after economists expected a modest increase. Consumer sentiment is at its lowest level in nearly three years.
US consumer sentiment slumps, households brace for inflation surge
U.S. consumer sentiment deteriorated further in May, with one-year inflation expectations soaring to levels last seen in late 1981 amid escalating fears over the economic impact of President Donald Trump's trade policy.
Consumer sentiment falls for 5th straight month in May as inflation worries grow
The University of Michigan’s popular gauge of U.S. consumer sentiment edged down to 50.8 in a preliminary May reading from 52.2 in the prior month. This is the index’s fifth straight monthly drop. Expectations for inflation spiked.
Tariff Deals Aren’t Easing Consumer Concerns Yet
Key Takeaways The Michigan Consumer Sentiment Survey showed a surprising decline in May as tariff-related worries continued to sour public opinion around the economy.The latest survey provided preliminary results for May,
US consumer sentiment deteriorates further in May
U.S. consumer sentiment slumped further in May while one-year inflation expectations surged as households remained concerned about the economic impact of President Donald Trump's aggressive and often erratic trade policy.
US Dollar Index falls toward 99.50 as Fed officials express economic concerns
Moody’s also forecasts US federal debt to rise to around 134% of GDP by 2035, up from 98% in 2023, with the budget deficit ...
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Stocks Mixed as US Consumer Sentiment Falls and Inflation Expectations Soar
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.04%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.05%, and the Nasdaq ...
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US Consumer Sentiment Falls Close to Record Low on Inflation
(Bloomberg) — US consumer sentiment unexpectedly fell to the second-lowest level on record and inflation expectations climbed to multi-decade highs amid growing concerns about tariffs. The ...
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US consumer sentiment falls to second-lowest level on record
Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. US consumer sentiment unexpectedly fell to the second-lowest level on record and inflation expectations climbed to ...
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures slide, dollar falls after S&P 500 ends six-day climb
US stock futures traded flat as investors faced the tough reality that despite trade tensions easing President Trump's tariffs still stand to deal a blow to the economy.
Americans’ optimism about the economy is at a near-record low
Americans’ feelings about the US economy remain in the doldrums after President Donald Trump’s tariffs: Consumer sentiment ...
US Dollar Forecast: DXY Gains as Gold Falls and Euro Retreats on Inflation Jitters
Gold and euro fall as the US Dollar Index strengthens. Traders reassess Fed outlook after sentiment data boosts inflation expectations to 7.3%.
Forex Today: Market focus shifts to US consumer sentiment data
Markets adopt a cautious stance early Friday and the US Dollar (USD) finds it difficult to stay resilient against its major ...