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Whipsawed by Trump's tariffs, the US public is getting a lot more nervous about the economy
Read full article: Whipsawed by Trump's tariffs, the US public is getting a lot more nervous about the economyPresident Donald Trump’s volatile tariff threats are unleashing historic jumps in public anxiety.
US consumer sentiment slips in October on frustration over high prices
Read full article: US consumer sentiment slips in October on frustration over high pricesAmericans’ outlook on the economy soured a bit after two months of small gains, according to the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index, released Friday.
US consumer sentiment ticks higher for second month but remains subdued
Read full article: US consumer sentiment ticks higher for second month but remains subduedAmericans’ outlook on the economy improved for the second straight month in September, bolstered by lower prices for long-lasting goods such as cars and furniture.
US consumer sentiment rises slightly on Democratic optimism over Harris' presidential prospects
Read full article: US consumer sentiment rises slightly on Democratic optimism over Harris' presidential prospectsA surge in optimism by Democrats over the prospects of Vice President Kamala Harris lifted U.S. consumer sentiment slightly this month.
US consumer sentiment falls slightly as outlook for inflation worsens
Read full article: US consumer sentiment falls slightly as outlook for inflation worsensConsumer sentiment about the U.S. economy has ticked down but remains near a recent high, with Americans’ outlook largely unchanged this year.
Here’s how inflation has impacted consumer behavior, according to University of Michigan survey
Read full article: Here’s how inflation has impacted consumer behavior, according to University of Michigan surveyPeople are adopting more conservative spending habits and adjusting their attitudes toward borrowing and saving, says a new U-M survey.