Consumer Sentiment Falls Slightly in April
WASHINGTON — Consumer sentiment about the U.S. economy has ticked down but remains near a recent high, with Americans’ outlook largely unchanged this year.
Consumer Sentiment Index Edges Higher in February
WASHINGTON — A measure of consumer sentiment ticked higher this month, after soaring in December and January, underscoring that Americans are starting to feel better about the economy.
Consumer Long-Term Inflation Expectations Hit 12-Year High
U.S. long-term inflation expectations unexpectedly accelerated in early May to a 12-year high and consumer sentiment soured, reflecting growing concerns about the economic outlook.
Consumer Sentiment Falls to Fresh Decade Low on Inflation
Consumer sentiment deteriorated further in late May to a fresh decade low as escalating concerns over inflation dimmed the outlook for the economy.
Consumer Sentiment Unexpectedly Rises to Three-Month High
U.S. consumer sentiment unexpectedly rose to a three-month high in early April as optimism about job growth and wage expectations more than outweighed decades-high inflation.
Consumer Sentiment Drops to 10-Year Low on Inflation Fears
U.S. consumer sentiment unexpectedly collapsed in early November as Americans grew increasingly concerned about rising prices and the inflationary impact on their finances.
Consumer Sentiment Rises Along With Inflation Expectations
U.S. consumer sentiment improved in April following another round of fiscal stimulus and as job growth accelerated. At the same time, inflation expectations surged to the highest in nine years.
Consumer Sentiment Climbs as Virus Restrictions Ease
Consumer sentiment continued to improve in late March to a one-year high as more Americans got coronavirus vaccinations and business restrictions eased in many states.
Consumer Sentiment Fell in February to a Six-Month Low
U.S. consumer sentiment fell in February to a six-month low as expectations remained weak even while lawmakers moved closer to approving another round of financial relief.
Consumer Sentiment Unexpectedly Falls to Six-Month Low
Consumer sentiment unexpectedly declined to a six-month low in early February as the outlook for personal income deteriorated and more Americans anticipated faster inflation in the year ahead.