Are consumer sentiment studies a good measure of the economy?
Consumer sentiment has fallen this month to its lowest level since 2022. The University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment survey in March fell 11% from February. The monthly survey is closely watched ...
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U.S. consumer sentiment drops by nearly 11% in March as Trump triggered inflation fears rise
The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index indicated that U.S. consumer sentiment dropped to 57.9 in March, down ...
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Experts see worrisome economic indicators in the US
A dip in consumer spending and confidence in February 2025 has prompted retail and logistics experts to warn industry stakeholders to continue preparing for an economic contraction. Both the National ...
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U.S. Consumer Sentiment Dips
The University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index dropped to 57.9 in March, its lowest since 2022, reflecting some caution in market and financial expectations.
U of M survey: Consumer expectations see sharp decline amid uncertain economic conditions
The mid-month survey shows a sharp decline in consumer sentiment over personal finances, labor markets, inflation, business ...
CNBC Daily Open: Markets rise for the second day as U.S. consumers continue spending
The adage to never bet against the U.S. consumer still holds true — to some degree. February retail sales, while lower than ...
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US shoppers increased spending last month, but consumers still hesitant amid economic uncertainty
Retail sales rose 0.2% last month, a modest increase after falling 1.2% in January, according to the latest numbers released ...
Americans increased spending tepidly last month as anxiety over the economy takes hold
U.S. shoppers stepped up their spending just a bit in February after a sharp pullback the previous month, signaling that ...
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New data shows falling consumer confidence
A new survey from the University of Michigan indicates that consumer sentiment has fallen 11% in March, with many people citing uncertainty about policy and the economy. Consumer confidence has now ...
‘Stagflation’ risk puts Federal Reserve in tricky spot as it meets this week
The Federal Reserve and its chair, Jerome Powell, are potentially headed to a tough spot as it prepares to meet Tuesday and ...
CNBC Daily Open: U.S. consumers are feeling bad and expect inflation to spike
The U.S. consumer hasn’t felt so glum about the economy since November 2022, according to a survey by the University of Michigan.