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Attacks Against Energy Infrastructure In The Middle East Continued. Stocks Declined.

Elsewhere, a new survey showed that almost a third of Americans expect their financial situation to get worse next year.

International Business Times

Americans' Financial Expectations Keep Declining. Almost a Third Believe Next Year Will Be Worse.

Americans' Financial Expectations Keep Declining. Almost a Third Believe Next Year Will Be Worse.

Over 13% of respondents believe there is a chance they will miss a minimum debt payment in the next three months.

International Business Times

US consumer sentiment drops in August on inflation worries

US consumer sentiment drops in August on inflation worries

In August, U.S. consumer sentiment took a hit, largely due to ongoing inflation concerns and the escalating conflict in the Middle East. The war launched by the U.S. and Israel against Iran has caused a surge in global energy prices. This downturn in sentiment is striking across all political affiliations,…

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Consumer Sentiment Drops Sharply In August. It's More Than 10 Points Lower Than 2025.

The figure stood at 51.7, a roughly 6% drop compared to July, according to the University of Michigan's survey of consumers.

International Business Times

Americans Are Giving up on Beating Inflation: Just One in 12 Think Their Wages Will Outpace Rising Prices

Only 8% of US consumers expect income gains to outpace inflation, down from 18% in December 2024, as inflation expectations rise.

International Business Times UK

US consumer sentiment highest since February on brief oil price dip

US consumer sentiment saw a temporary boost from lower oil prices in July. This positive trend may reverse as Middle East hostilities have resumed. Fighting has caused oil prices to rise again, impacting consumer outlook. Gasoline prices remain significantly higher than last year, affecting the economy. Consumers express frustration with…

The Economic Times

US consumer sentiment improves in June due to easing gas prices

Consumer sentiment still remains at historically low levels amid Iran war and rising inflation, new survey shows

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Trump’s economy officially passes Biden’s for worst consumer sentiment in recorded history

Trump’s economy officially passes Biden’s for worst consumer sentiment in recorded history

The University of Michigan’s index plunged to 47.6 in April—shattering the prior floor set during the 2022 inflation crisis.

As Recession Odds Climb, Defensive Sectors Continue to Outperform

As Recession Odds Climb, Defensive Sectors Continue to Outperform

As uncertainty continues to dampen consumer confidence, investors are pivoting from growth to consumer staples. The VDC offers a low-beta, dividend-rich hedge.

Americans making more than $100,000 are quickly losing faith in the economy—and it's a red flag for the white-collar job market

Americans making more than $100,000 are quickly losing faith in the economy—and it's a red flag for the white-collar job market

The country’s highest earners are getting in on the pessimism.

Wall Street Climbs On Stronger Fed Cut Bets, Improving Consumer Mood: This Week In Markets

Wall Street Climbs On Stronger Fed Cut Bets, Improving Consumer Mood: This Week In Markets

Wall Street extended its rebound after November's pullback, although with less momentum than the previous week, as risk appetite remained supported by expectations of another Federal Reserve rate cut.

Americans are feeling the pain of the affordability crisis: ‘There’s not any wiggle room’

Americans are feeling the pain of the affordability crisis: ‘There’s not any wiggle room’

The costs of groceries, housing, childcare, education and healthcare have become intolerable to many

The Guardian - US

Consumer sentiment is sinking across the board — except for Americans with the most stocks

Consumer sentiment is sinking across the board — except for Americans with the most stocks

"One key exception: consumers with the largest tercile of stock holdings posted a notable 11% increase in sentiment, supported by continued strength in stock markets."

Consumer sentiment tumbles close to record lows in latest U Michigan survey

Consumer sentiment dropped to a three-year low in November, a month into the government shutdown, led by pessimism in both personal finances and anticipated business conditions

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Government shutdown hasn’t left consumers glum about the economy – for now, at least

The ongoing federal shutdown has resulted in a pause on regular government data releases, meaning economic data has been in short supply of late. That has left market-watchers and monetary policymakers somewhat in the dark over key indicators in the U.S. economy.

Consumer Sentiment Falls To Lowest Level Since May As Inflation Fears Linger

U.S. consumer sentiment dropped in September to its lowest reading since May, according to the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers. This signals that worries about inflation, job security and overall economic direction are firmly on people's minds.

Dow Adds 300 Points, Ends Losing Streak: Stock Market Today

The Dow, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq head into the weekend on high notes after posting gains for the first time since Monday.

Americans are the most optimistic about the economy since just after Trump's inauguration

The University of Michigan consumer sentiment survey shows vibes around the economy far below historic norms, but they're "inching up."

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Stock Market Today: Great Power Affairs Mesmerize Markets

The U.S. and China are at least talking about talking about tariffs, and investors, traders and speculators are showing a little less fear.

The Guardian - US

US consumer sentiment sees largest drop since 1990 after Trump tariff chaos

Experts warn of slowing economy after score based on Americans’ financial outlooks fell by 32% since January

The Independent UK

Potential impact of trade war on jobs and inflation sends US consumer sentiment plunging

Consumer sentiment fell sharply in April for the fourth straight month as the trade war has fueled worries about the health of the job market and inflation

UBS chief economist says Democrats in particular are panic-buying right now because they are ‘fearful’ about Trump’s tariffs spiking prices

Consumers are getting ahead of price spikes and buying now as tariff concerns raise inflations expectations.

The Independent UK

Consumer confidence drops amid Trump turmoil: Polls

The decrease was ‘pervasive,’ involving Republicans, Independents, and Democrats, said one poll supervisor

Inflation fears spike amid Trump tariffs

A new survey shows growing concern about how tariffs will affect consumer prices

Americans' Inflation Expectations Surge To 4.3%

Recent survey shows Americans increasingly worried about rising inflation and declining consumer sentiment.

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