Consumer Sentiment Slides in March as Inflation Expectations Jump. Even Republicans Are Starting to Worry.
Consumers have been gloomy about the economy for a while. That hasn’t translated to a pullback in spending yet—but uncertainty over recent policy changes could change that.
Consumer Sentiment Tanks as Americans Expect More Pain Ahead
Uncertainty around the economy, stocks and jobs are taking a toll. One economist labeled the latest reading from the University of Michigan’s index “horrific.”
Consumer sentiment plunges to 2-year low amid tariff and inflation worries
Long-term inflation expectations jumped in March, showing intensifying consumer worries about President Trump's trade wars.
Trump tariffs push consumer sentiment to lowest level since 2022
President Trump’s escalating trade wars have shaken confidence in the economy among Americans across the political spectrum, according to survey results released Friday. The University of
Consumer Sentiment Tumbles Further in March With Even Republicans Losing Faith
While Michigan’s survey often shows sharp partisan differences in sentiment, the March survey found a 10% decline in future expectations among Republicans. The sentiment among Democrats was off by 24%, while among independents it was down 12%.
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Drops as Inflation Anxiety Soars
A new survey from the University of Michigan shows Americans bracing for economic pain as tariffs and policy uncertainty bite.
American consumer sentiment plunges on trade war fears
The Trump bump in consumer sentiment is now a Trump slump.
DIGGING DEEPER: Consumer sentiment trends down as economic anxiety goes up
Consumer sentiment took another hit in March as worries intensified over inflation and a slumping stock market, according to the University of Michigan’s latest sentiment survey released Friday.
US consumer sentiment plunges on tariff fears, inflation expectations jump
U.S. consumer sentiment plunged to a nearly 2-1/2-year low in March and inflation expectations soared amid worries that President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, which have ignited a trade war, would boost prices and undercut the economy.
U.S. consumer sentiment falls for third straight month amid tariff, inflation worries
American consumer sentiment fell another 11% in March, according to a University of Michigan survey released Friday. It fell to 57.9, the lowest confidence level in the economy since 2022.
US consumer sentiment tumbles as long-term inflation expectations hit 32-year high
US consumer sentiment tumbled in March as long-term inflation expectations hit their highest level in 32 years, underscoring worries that Donald Trump’s policies are hitting the
ConsumerAffairs1d
Consumers are in a funk, University of Michigan survey finds
How’s the economy? Usually, it depends on who you ask. But these days, even more affluent consumers are expressing some ...
Consumer Confidence Falls to Lowest Since 2022; Tariff Concerns Mount
Consumer confidence in the U.S. sank further this month, reflecting increasing unease over President Trump's tariff policy ...
Why Awful Consumer Sentiment Data Makes Us Excited About Stocks
Consumers are feeling gloomy about the economy right now… and the University of Michigan’s awful Consumer Sentiment Report ...