Consumer confidence plunged in February amid rising economic concerns
Sharp drop in closely watched consumer sentiment gauge marks the biggest monthly decline in confidence in more than four years.
Consumer confidence is down. What does that mean for the economy?
Inflation slowed down slightly in January compared to December of 2024. But overall, Americans aren’t feeling so hot about the economy.
Consumer confidence slumps in February with biggest monthly drop in nearly 4 years
The Conference Board's consumer confidence report found that confidence slumped in February with the biggest monthly drop in nearly four years amid inflation and tariff concerns.
Consumer confidence falls 7 points in February, largest drop since 2021
The seven-point drop marks the largest decline since August 2021, indicating consumers are concerned about more inflation to come and a cooling economy.
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New Zealand consumer confidence steady in February, survey shows
Consumer confidence in New Zealand slightly rose in February though the indice that tracks consumers' plans on buying a major household item remained relatively subdued, ANZ-Roy Morgan data showed on Friday.
Consumer confidence drops sharply, could point to possible recession
The perceived likelihood of a U.S. recession in the next 12 months also increased, according to the Consumer Confidence Survey.
US Consumer Confidence Plummets In February
In February, consumer confidence in economic wellbeing plummeted and was the largest decrease in confidence since August 2021. Many are not happy with the lack of lowering inflation by President Donald Trump Consumer Confidence Plummets The consumer confidence index,
Policy concerns send US consumer confidence plummeting to eight-month low
U.S. consumer confidence deteriorated at its sharpest pace in 3-1/2 years in February while 12-month inflation expectations surged, offering further signs that Americans were growing anxious about the potential negative economic impact of the policies of President Donald Trump's administration.
Why this spot-on consumer-confidence measure should concern stock-market bulls
The recent large drops in consumer confidence and sentiment are not the bearish omens that many commentators are claiming.
Trump policy concerns send US consumer confidence plummeting to eight-month low
U.S. consumer confidence deteriorated at its sharpest pace in 3-1/2 years in February while 12-month inflation expectations ...
Consumer confidence plummets in largest drop since 2021
A gauge of consumer confidence registered its largest monthly drop since August 2021, the nonpartisan Conference Board said ...
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Consumer confidence falls the most since 2021 over fears about inflation and tariffs
A report from the Conference Board shows Americans are increasingly worried about inflation, driven in part by President Trump's threats to impose new tariffs on imports.
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Fed predicted to cut interest rates in June as consumer confidence takes a dive
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