Consumer Sentiment

U.S. consumer sentiment stayed at 3-year lows in May 2025, while short-term inflation expectations surged to their highest level since 1981, according to the final report released by the University of Michigan. The Consumer Sentiment Index for May 2025 came in at 52.2 points, upwardly revised from...

Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT) is leveraging its Walmart+ membership program to drive growth and customer loyalty as escalating tariffs and global trade tensions threaten the U.S. economy. The subscription-based service, which launched nearly five years ago, has become a key driver of e-commerce growth...

Wall Street wrapped up its fourth consecutive week in the red, a losing streak not seen since May 2022, and the S&P 500 index officially entered correction territory after sliding 10% from its February highs. Investor anxiety remains high, fueled by the looming impact of trade tariffs touted by...

The University of Michigan’s closely watched Consumer Sentiment Index surged to a seven-month high in December, reflecting improved current economic conditions while also signaling growing concerns over rising near-term inflation expectations. Notably, nearly 25% of respondents—the highest...

Preliminary estimates from the University of Michigan reveal that U.S. consumer confidence rose slightly more than expected in August, recovering after hitting its lowest level since November 2023 in July. This month’s consumer morale has been notably influenced by political developments,...

Preliminary estimates from the University of Michigan revealed that U.S. consumer confidence has declined more rapidly than anticipated in July, hitting its lowest level since November 2023. The survey also indicated that inflation expectations have slightly eased, implying that the drop in...

Wall Street is set for a subdued session on Friday as risk sentiment wanes due to low U.S. consumer confidence and rising political uncertainties in Europe. The University of Michigan reported the lowest U.S. consumer confidence reading since November 2023, significantly missing economists’...

Preliminary estimates from the University of Michigan indicate a sharper-than-expected decline in U.S. consumer confidence in June, reaching its lowest point in seven months. The survey also showed that inflation expectations remain largely unchanged, suggesting that the decreased consumer...

It's been a quiet week in the markets, marked by a dearth of major economic news and a consistent flow of positive indicators from the first-quarter earnings season. As of May 7, 424 companies in the S&P 500 have disclosed their earnings, with 78% surpassing earnings expectations and 61%...

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct an error in the price action of Charter Communications stock. A worse-than-expected University of Michigan May consumer report halted stock gains on Friday, sparking worries about a potential decline in consumer health amid perceived...

The latest University of Michigan report shows a troubling drop in U.S. consumer confidence, signaling potential weakness in household finances alongside a worrying increase in consumer inflation expectations. “Consumer sentiment retreated about 13% this May following three consecutive months...

The latest April report on U.S. consumer confidence paints a bleak picture, showcasing a sharp decline in overall morale and a disturbing surge in inflation expectations among American consumers, according to data released Friday by the University of Michigan. "A slight uptick in inflation...

The latest report on U.S. consumer confidence, carried out by the University of Michigan, shows a broadly stable figure for the overall sentiment index, while still holding onto high expectations for inflation according to preliminary data from March released on Friday. “Consumer sentiment...

The American public’s outlook on the economy is showing signs of improvement, with a decline in inflation and positive labor market conditions. The shift in consumer sentiment could have significant implications for the upcoming elections. What Happened: The Wall Street Journal reported on...

The consumer sentiment survey conducted by the University of Michigan in December revealed a significant surge in the overall index, surprising economists, and a notable decrease in inflation expectations. In December 2023, the consumer sentiment index rose to 69.4, marking a 13.2% increase from...