Consumer Confidence Trends

This living topic explores the fluctuations in consumer confidence, highlighting key factors that influence public sentiment about the economy. Articles discuss recent trends in consumer confidence indices from sources like The Conference Board and the University of Michigan, the impact of job market strength, inflation, and financial literacy on consumer outlook, and the implications of policy decisions and economic events on public optimism or pessimism. The content aims to provide insights into how consumers' perceptions of their financial situations and future prospects shape broader economic trends.

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Consumer sentiment shows marked improvement in June

But sentiment, as measured by the University of Michigan, is lower than in June 2024

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Inflation expectations dropped significantly, with short-term forecasts falling to their lowest in three months.

Despite improved outlooks, consumers remain cautious due to lingering concerns over tariffs and economic volatility.

So far, tariffs haven’t spiked the inflation rate, the job market remains stable and consumers may be getting used to the new volatility. The University of Michigan Survey of Consumers shows the Index of Consumer Sentiment rose more than 15% from ...

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