Consumers’ Mood Sours in March With Gloomier Economic Outlook
Consumers took a gloomier view of the economy in March, according to the University of Michigan’s monthly survey, a slide ...
Consumer spending lit a fire under the U.S. economy. Now it’s flickering as inflation reignites.
Inflation is headed in the wrong direction and Americans have grown more cautious about how much they spend — not a good omen ...
US consumers remained cautious about spending last month as inflation ticked higher
An inflation gauge closely watched by the Federal Reserve remained high last month even before the impact of most tariffs has ...
5 signs US consumers will weather the vibecession and keep spending
From jobless claims to airport traffic, there are signs the consumer will be just fine even as the mood darkens amid rising ...
US Consumer Sentiment Sinks as Tariffs Drive Price Expectations
US consumer sentiment tumbled this month to a more than two-year low and long-term inflation expectations jumped to a 32-year ...
Consumers Turn Even More Sour, Inflation Expectations Surge
The final March reading of the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment survey found the mood worsening among Americans of ...
How Brands Can Bridge Consumers’ Sustainability Knowledge and Behavior Gaps
At the Sustainability Summit, Cotton Incorporated shared survey data showing the holes in consumers’ understanding of ...
Consumer confidence slumps to 12-year low as Americans fret over their financial prospects
Americans are increasingly anxious about their financial prospects, with a closely watched gauge of consumer confidence ...
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Consumer sentiment about the economy got worse in March
Consumer sentiment has taken a significant hit since the start of 2025. The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index ...
Consumer spending ticks up — but so does inflation — amid Trump tariffs jitters
The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index increased 0.3% in February after advancing by an unrevised 0.3% in ...