Consumers are feeling worse about their finances. How much does that tell us about the economy?

Consumers’ expectations about their own personal financial situations declined sharply in April, according to the New York Fed. But their inflation expectations didn't change much. Read More

Consumers slightly reduce long-term inflation expectations, NY Fed says

U.S. consumers have slightly tempered their inflation expectations for the long-term even as they hike their projections on short-term inflation ... aspects of the U.S. economy, as well as ... Read More

Consumer expectations plunge at fastest pace since 1990 recession

Some measures of expectations on both the business and consumer fronts look outright recessionary,” Goldman Sachs Chief Economist Jan Hatzius said. Read More

Recession fears, tariff uncertainty prompt plunge in consumer sentiment

Long-run inflation expectations ... U.S. economy entering a recession this year. Get a brief on the top business stories of the week, plus CEO interviews, market updates, tech and money news ... Read More

Consumer sentiment plunges as tariffs send inflation expectations soaring

U.S. consumer sentiment tumbled to the second-weakest reading on record while short- and long-term inflation expectations soared ... on prospects for a weaker economy. The survey showed the ... Read More

Consumer Sentiment Extends Plunge As Price Expectations Soar

US consumer sentiment tumbled the second-weakest reading on record while short- and long-term inflation expectations soared ... on prospects for a weaker economy. The survey showed the current ... Read More

Consumer sentiment craters further as inflation expectations soar to highest since 1981

Just three months ago, consumers had expected inflation of 3.3% over the next year. Long-run inflation expectations ... will do lasting damage to the US economy," Capital Economics assistant ... Read More

Consumer Sentiment Plummets Again as Recession Warnings Increase

More concerning, perhaps, is that the Michigan survey found consumers expecting higher inflation a year from now, setting up the economy ... affiliations. Long-run inflation expectations climbed ... Read More

US consumer sentiment, inflation expectations deteriorate sharply in April

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. consumer sentiment deteriorated sharply ... economy was facing a period of high inflation and tepid growth or even a recession. Consumers' 12-month inflation ... Read More

Consumer expectations plunge at fastest pace since 1990 recession

“Consumers perceived risks to multiple aspects of the economy, in large part due to ongoing uncertainty around trade policy and the potential for a resurgence of inflation looming ahead ... Read More

US consumer sentiment, inflation expectations deteriorate sharply in April

The tariffs have stoked fears the economy was facing a period of high inflation and tepid growth or even a recession. Consumers' 12-month inflation expectations soared to 6.7% this month ... Read More