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. Read More

CNBC Daily Open: U.S. consumers think inflation will shoot up in the year ahead

The U.S. consumer hasn’t felt so glum about the economy since November 2022, according to a survey by the University of Michigan. Read More

Consumers Haven't Felt This Bad About the Economy Since 2022

The Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index dropped to 57.9 in March, falling well below expectations to hit its lowest levels since 2022 as inflation expectations shot up again on tariff worries. Read More

Americans are down on the economy, but CEOs are full of optimism

Americans are feeling significantly worse about the economy than ... consumers, it’s all about prices.” Consumer sentiment had generally been rising since June, buoyed by optimism that ... Read More

Consumer confidence registers biggest monthly decline since August 2021 as inflation fears take hold

The American consumer is getting worried about the economy. Economic jitters are ... increase in the price level if the impact on inflation is expected to be brief and limited,” St. Louis ... Read More

Tariff threats and uncertainty could weigh on consumers, drag down US economy, gov't report suggests

Yet the retreat may be hinting at more caution by consumers amid rising economic uncertainty. “The roller coaster of news headlines ... as it provided weaker-than-expected sales growth estimates ... Read More