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.
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.
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 households feared it may be too late to avoid the negative effects on their purchasing power from President Donald Trump's threatened tariffs.
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 sentiment drops sharply in February as inflation worries jump
The University of Michigan’s gauge of consumer sentiment fell to 67.8 in a preliminary February reading from 71.1 in the prior month. That’s the lowest reading since July. Economists polled by the Wall Street Journal had expected sentiment to rise to a reading of 74 in February.
UoM Consumer Sentiment Index drops as inflation fears climb
According to the University of Michigan's (UoM) Consumer Sentiment Index, American consumers are beginning to grow increasingly concerned about US President Donald Trump's approach to economic policy and international trade. Trade war fears have knocked back consumer confidence, and consumer inflation expectations have also climbed.
Consumer Sentiment Slides on Inflation Concerns
Valentine’s Day may be around the corner, but consumers aren’t feeling much love for the U.S. economy. The University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index dropped for the second straight month to a reading of 67.
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.
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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