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 feel like they’re on ‘a very scary roller coaster.’ That’s bad news for Trump’s economy.

The economic plans of President Donald Trump make Daniella Knight nervous. More than a little. “I’m terrified, to be honest,” said the Annapolis, Md., mother of three, who worries about what tariffs ... Read More

Consumers Are Worried About the Economy. Why It Isn’t all Gloom and Doom.

It isn’t a secret ... more when they feel uneasy about the economy. If they’re saving, they’re typically not spending. “The February spending data confirm a slowdown in consumer activity ... Read More

Consumer Sentiment Nears Record Lows: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?

Consumer sentiment, also known as consumer confidence, measures how U.S. consumers feel about the economy, wages ... However, this does not influence our evaluations. Our opinions are our own. Read More

Why Americans have a warped view of the economy

When people say the economy feels bad, they can mean a variety of things — prices are too high, the news they ... say they feel isn't even reflected in what they do. Throughout these past ... Read More

The economy feels worse than it actually is because people were spoiled by the snap-back recovery after the pandemic crash

So why does everyone ... the economy and consumer sentiment has dramatically weakened since the start of the pandemic. In short, the things that used to make Americans feel good or bad about ... Read More

Don't call it a recession — but bad vibes are back in a big way

Inflation has eased from its post-pandemic highs, but many shoppers feel like their ... even if the US economy isn't doing as badly as Americans imagine, a vibecession changes consumer behavior. Read More