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 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 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 Fell Sharply in February
The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index fell to 98.3 in February, down from 105.3 in January, marking a seven-point decline—the largest since August 2021. The figure came in well below economists' expectations of 103, as surveyed by FactSet.
Consumer confidence falters, signaling worry about economy under Trump
Consumer confidence plummeted in February, indicating worry about the direction of the U.S. economy under President Donald Trump. A gauge of consumer confidence registered its largest monthly drop since August 2021, the nonpartisan Conference Board said on Tuesday.
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.
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.
US consumer confidence falls by most since 2021
US consumer confidence fell this month by the most since August 2021 as the Conference Board's gauge of confidence decreased 7 points in February to 98.3, the third straight decline. Michael McKee breaks down the numbers on Bloomberg Television.
Consumer confidence registers biggest monthly decline since August 2021 as inflation fears take hold
The American consumer is getting worried about the economy. Economic jitters are showing up across various sentiment surveys as the Trump administration aims to reconfigure America’s trade relationship with the world and inflation shows signs of getting stuck.
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.
February consumer confidence posts biggest drop since 2021 in latest sign of slowing economy
Consumers grew more pessimistic about the economic outlook in February as worries brewed about a slowing economy and rising inflation, the Conference Board reported Tuesday.
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How Declining Consumer Confidence Is Changing The Way America Eats
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Trump policy concerns send US consumer confidence plummeting to eight-month low
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