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US consumer sentiment hits record low amid inflation concerns
U.S. consumer sentiment fell to a record low in April as inflation expectations rose amid the Iran conflict and rising gasoline prices.
US consumer inflation spikes in March on record gasoline price surge
U.S. consumer inflation surged in March driven by a record jump in gasoline prices amid the Iran war, challenging economic stability and policy outlook.
U.S. consumer sentiment falls as inflation fears rise
U.S. consumer sentiment fell to a three-month low in March as inflation fears grew, driven by rising gas prices and Middle East conflict, survey shows.
US consumer confidence rises; labor worries persist
U.S. consumer confidence rose in February, but more Americans say jobs are hard to get, signaling ongoing labor market risks.
US consumer spending gap widens between income groups
U.S. consumer spending gap widens as affluent households boost travel and luxury purchases while lower-income shoppers cut spending amid inflation pressure.
US consumer sentiment hits six-month high, business outlook mixed
U.S. consumer sentiment hit a six-month high in February, signaling mixed business outlook as inflation concerns ease but labor market and spending risks persist.
US business activity steady in January as sentiment improves
US business activity held steady in January as PMI data showed modest growth. Consumer sentiment improved, though inflation and tariff-related cost pressures remain.
Holiday shoppers feel strain as prices stay high, poll finds
An AP-NORC poll shows U.S. holiday shoppers struggling with high prices, dipping into savings and delaying purchases as many view the economy as poor.
US consumer sentiment rises but remains subdued
U.S. consumer sentiment improved slightly as inflation worries eased, but overall confidence remains low amid high prices and elevated tariff-driven costs.
Wall Street slips as tariff worries cloud monthly gains
Wall Street dips despite a strong month, as investor concerns rise over Trump’s tariffs and mixed corporate earnings from Gap, Ulta, and others.
US consumer sentiment plunges for fourth straight month
U.S. consumer sentiment plunged in April, the fourth consecutive month of declines, in a seemingly sharp rebuke of President Donald Trump's trade wars that have fueled anxiety over possible job losses and rising inflation.
