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.”
American consumer sentiment plunges on trade war fears
The Trump bump in consumer sentiment is now a Trump slump.
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.
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%.
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
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.
US Consumer Sentiment Drops, Price Expectations Soar on Tariffs
US consumer sentiment fell to a more than two-year low and long-term inflation expectations jumped by the most since 1993, illustrating growing apprehension about the economic impact from tariffs.
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
US consumer sentiment plunges sharply in March
The University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers on Friday said its Consumer Sentiment Index dropped to 57.9 this month from a final reading of 64.7 in February. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast the index falling to 63.
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 ...
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Drops as Inflation Anxiety Soars
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DIGGING DEEPER: Consumer sentiment trends down as economic anxiety goes up
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Top Trump official blames ‘Michigan people’ for souring consumer confidence survey
Consumer sentiment has plummeted, but the director of the National Economic Counsel said it’s liberals manipulating the numbers.
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 ...