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.
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.
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
Consumer Sentiment Soured at the End of February
Consumers wrapped up February feeling fairly downcast about the economy. The final reading of the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index for February came in at 64.7, according to data released Friday.
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.
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 Michigan’s monthly consumer survey released Friday.  Consumer sentiment
Inflation, Tariffs Turn Consumers Sour on Trumponomics
Consumer sentiment took a marked shift downward in the latest University of Michigan’s monthly sentiment survey released Friday as Americans expressed increasing concern about President Donald Trump’s proposed import tariffs and continuing 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.
US Consumer Inflation Expectations Spike to 30-Year High
The long-term inflation expectations of US consumers rose to its highest level in almost three decades. Their reasons? Growing concern that President Donald Trump’s accumulating number of tariff threats against friend and foe alike will translate into higher prices.
US: consumer sentiment index plunges amid concerns of tariffs, inflation
The consumer sentiment for the United States fell to 64.7 in February, down from the preliminary reading of 67.8, according to a report released by the University of Michigan on Friday. The figure is significantly down from 71.
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Inflation and tariff fears contributed to a decline of 10 percentage points in the University of Michigan's latest survey.
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