Consumers Maintain Optimism About Economy Even as Inflation Proves Stickier Than Expected | Economy | U.S. News - U.S. News & World Report

Consumers remained largely sanguine about the economy and inflation in February, according to the latest sentiment survey from the University of Michigan released Friday. The February index rose 0 ... Read More

Why are consumers pessimistic about the economy while inflation is cooling? - Fox Business

American households continue to feel squeezed by inflation, which contributes to a more pessimistic view about the economy even as data shows the pace of price growth slowing. Read More

Good news for the Trump administration: Consumer optimism rises after economic anxiety - MSN

Optimism about future income prospects was also restored, with short-term expectations jumping 17.4 points to 72.8, although still below the 80 mark that sometimes signals an impending recession ... Read More

Consumer confidence in the economy dips to lowest level in 12 years - Fox Business

The Conference Board's consumer confidence report for March showed deeper than expected declines, with consumers' short-term expectations dipping to the lowest level in 12 years. Read More

Inflation Spikes As Consumer Confidence Plummets Ahead Of New Tariff Start Date

Core inflation hit 2.8% in February, a larger-than-expected jump from last month. Shoppers’ view of current economic conditions worsened roughly 3% from February to March and 23% from this time ... Read More

Denny’s Says Consumers Fatigued by News, Economy, Inflation...Everything - The Wall Street Journal

The torrent of political and economic news isn't helping sell Grand Slam breakfasts. Family dining chain Denny's said Wednesday that uncertainty among consumers has depressed sales, as a barrage ... Read More

US consumers expect higher inflation and better economy, New York Fed says | Reuters

Inflation expectations rise among college-educated consumers Gasoline, rent, and food costs expected to weaken Optimism about economy despite softer job market outlook Dec 9 (Reuters) - U.S ... Read More

The Consumer Economy May Be Shakier Than It Looks

Despite strong 2024 financials, consumer sentiment remains low. Companies must stay agile, creative, and customer-focused to navigate 2025. Newsletters Games Share a News Tip ... Read More

Core inflation rate slows to 3.2% in December, less than expected

The consumer price index increased a seasonally adjusted 0.4% on the month, putting the 12-month inflation rate at 2.9%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday. Economists surveyed by ... Read More

Consumer confidence fell more than expected this month - NBC News

Consumers’ view on the economy tumbled in September, falling by the largest level in more than three years as fears grew about jobs and business conditions, the Conference Board reported Tuesday ... Read More

US Consumers Expect Higher Inflation and Better Economy, New York Fed Says

Respondents to the regional Fed bank's survey of consumer expectations in November see inflation a year from now at 3%, versus the 2.9% expected in October, while inflation in three years is seen ... Read More