US Consumer Sentiment Hits 7-Month Low After Trump Takes Office
Following Donald Trump's first few weeks as president, preliminary data shows consumer sentiment has dropped in February.
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.
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.The preliminary February sentiment index slid 3.3 points to 67.
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.
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.
Consumers expect inflation increase amid tariff talks
Sentiment is at its lowest point since July, as consumers feel uncertain about the current state of the economy, according to a Wells Fargo report.
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 Down 4.6% in Early February
Ann Arbor, MI, February 7, 2025-Consumer sentiment declined 4.6% to 67.8 in early February, according to preliminary results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers. This represents an 11.8% decline year over year.
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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