Consumer sentiment declined in February to a four-month low as falling stock prices and weaker global conditions weighed on Americans’ views of the economy.

Consumer confidence cooled in the final week of January as American households tempered their views about the economy and their finances.

Consumer confidence climbed last week to the highest level in more than three months as Americans held more favorable views about the buying climate and their finances.

Consumer confidence improved in January to a three-month high as Americans grew more upbeat about the prospects for the economy, labor market and their incomes.