US Consumer Sentiment Hits 7-Month Low After Trump Takes Office
Following Donald Trump's first few weeks as president, preliminary data shows consumer sentiment has dropped in February.
Consumer Sentiment Index Drops To 7-Month Low Amid Inflation Concerns
Consumer sentiment fell for the second straight month, dropping about 5% to reach its lowest reading since July 2024. Read more here.
US Consumer Sentiment Drops to Seven-Month Low on Price Worries
US consumer sentiment slumped in early February to a seven-month low on a spike in short-term inflation expectations related to concerns about tariffs.The preliminary February sentiment index slid 3.3 points to 67.
U.S. consumer sentiment declines amid inflation fears over Trump tariffs
University of Michigan consumer survey Friday found consumer sentiment fell about 5% on fears inflation will rise to 4.3% under Trump administration tariffs with major U.S. trading partners.
Inflation fears rise to highest since Nov. 2023 as consumer sentiment hits 7-month low
The latest University of Michigan consumer sentiment survey showed more Americans are anxious about the inflation outlook.
Consumer inflation fears spike in February as tariff worries hit sentiment
Consumers grew dramatically more worried about near-term inflation as President Donald Trump pushed aggressive tariffs against major U.S. trading partners, a closely watched survey showed Friday.
Consumer sentiment drops as inflation expectations surge
U.S. consumer sentiment dropped unexpectedly in February to a seven-month low and inflation expectations rocketed as households feared it may be too late to avoid the negative effects on their purchasing power from President Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs.
Markets Weekly Outlook - Inflation Fears Rise With Tariffs Ahead Of U.S. CPI Release
Inflation expectations are rising, driven by tariff concerns and impacting consumer sentiment. Read more here.
Wages are rising faster than inflation. Why are consumers still feeling the pinch?
Wages have risen fast enough to overcome inflation in recent years. Even so, consumers are still vibing economic ennui.
January CPI report expected to show headline inflation eased slightly amid rate cut debate
January's Consumer Price Index will serve as the latest test of whether inflation pressures have eased further.
Experian study: Average U.S. consumer debt and statistics
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January inflation ticks up to 3% annually as cost of groceries, gas, used cars rise
The latest Consumer Price Index report shows inflation ticked up to 3% in January from a year ago, a slight rise from the ...
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Consumer sentiment drops sharply in February as inflation worries soar
The numbers: The University of Michigan’s gauge of consumer sentiment fell to 67.8 in a preliminary February reading, down from 71.1 in the prior month and the lowest reading since July.
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Australian consumers stay cautious in February, survey says
Australian consumer sentiment remained in the doldrums in February, a survey showed on Tuesday, failing to benefit from ...
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Australia consumer sentiment recovery stalls on budget squeeze
AUSTRALIA’S consumer confidence remained little changed this month as a recovery to the second half of last year showed signs of stalling, reflecting the ongoing cost of living pressures and mounting ...