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.
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.
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The latest University of Michigan consumer sentiment survey showed more Americans are anxious about the inflation outlook.
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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.
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.
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.
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Unexpectedly Slumps In February As Inflation Expectations Surge
Consumer sentiment in the U.S. has unexpectedly deteriorated in the month of February, according to preliminary data released by the
US Consumer Sentiment Drops to Seven Month Low
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US consumer sentiment drops to 7-month low as inflation worries rise
US consumer confidence weakened in early February, hitting a seven-month low as concerns over inflation and tariffs grew. The University of Michigan’s preliminary sentiment index fell to 67.8, down 3.
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US 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 ...