sentiment, Surveys of Consumers

US consumer sentiment plunges on worries over prices from inflation and tariffs
Consumer sentiment plunged more than expected in February while households' inflation expectations amid uncertainty over the impact of President Trump's economic plans.
Consumers Are Worried About the Economy. What’s Behind the Consumer Sentiment Drop.
Inflation expectations soared in the latest consumer sentiment reading, partly due to worries about potential tariffs.
US consumer sentiment plunges in February on tariff worries
U.S. consumer sentiment dropped more than expected in February to a 15-month low and inflation expectations rocketed as households worried that President Donald Trump's plans for steep and broad-based tariffs would eat into their purchasing power.
U.S. Consumer Confidence Falls Back on Fears of Tariff-Induced Price Increases
Inflation expectations jumped to 4.3% this month from 3.3% in January, the highest reading since 2023.
Consumer sentiment sours as worries grow over outlook for U.S. economy
Consumers who identified as Republicans reported a flat reading for sentiment and a small decline in inflation expectations, “reflecting continued disagreements on the consequen
Consumer confidence dips in Trump’s first month as tariff threats drive inflation fears
Consumers’ attitude toward the economy dipped during President Trump’s first month in office, according to the University of Michigan’s monthly consumer survey released Friday. Consumer sentiment fell nearly 10 percent,
No more consumer protection? What the CFPB shutdown means for you.
In the waning months of the Biden administration, the CFPB released a flurry of consumer protection rules. Where do they ...
Under Trump, Consumer Watchdog Drops Case Against Online Lender
(Reuters) - The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which President Donald Trump has moved to abolish, told a court on ...
Next Week: consumer confidence, new home sales, inflation update
The Conference Board issues its latest consumer confidence report on Tuesday. The Commerce Department delivers its monthly ...
Tech experts Trump fired from Consumer Financial Protection Bureau say consumers at risk
The sudden halt to CFPB's works leaves much of consumer finance, from mortgage companies to payment apps, unsupervised.
US Consumer Inflation Expectations Spike to 30-Year High
A week of sobering economic news for America ended with, well, more of the same. The long-term inflation expectations of US ...
Consumer Reports: How to put a stop to robocalls
You think it’s a call from the doctor’s office or your child’s school. So, you stop what you’re doing and answer it — only to ...
US consumer sentiment plunges over tariff and inflation fears
Inflation is picking up again and President Donald Trump said this week it’s all his predecessor’s fault. But no matter who Trump blames for inflation, America’s economic mood is now souring — and ...
Warren: Musk should have the courage to defend gutting of consumer agency
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) has invited Elon Musk to a hearing on his plans to tank the Consumer Financial ...