Economy Oct 28 Consumer confidence dips modestly in October as potential recession markers remain By Matt Ott, Associated Press
Economy Sep 30 U.S. consumer confidence declines again as Americans worry about inflation, job market The drop is bigger than analysts were expecting and the lowest reading since April, when President Donald Trump rolled out his sweeping tariff policy. By Matt Ott, Associated Press
Economy Aug 26 August consumer confidence dips with jobs and tariffs driving most unease Americans’ view of the U.S. economy declined modestly in August as anxiety over a weakening job market grew for the eighth straight month. By Matt Ott, Associated Press
Economy May 27 U.S. consumer confidence bounces back after five straight months of declines amid tariff anxiety Consumer confidence jumped 17.4 points to 72.8, but remained below 80, which can signal a recession ahead. By Matt Ott, Associated Press
Economy May 18 Watch 5:54 Consumer confidence hits near-record low amid worries over Trump trade policy Treasury Secretary Bessent seemed to acknowledge Sunday that President Trump’s tariffs may lead to some prices going up, but downplayed fears that it would fuel inflation. This past week, a closely watched measure of consumer sentiment slid to a near-record… By Ali Rogin, Veronica Vela
Apr 29 As trade war stokes anxiety, consumer confidence plummets to COVID-era lows By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Americans’ confidence in the economy slumped for the fifth straight month to the lowest level since the onset of COIVD-19 as worries about the impact of tariffs take a heavy toll on consumer expectations for future growth. Continue reading
Jan 28 U.S. consumer confidence dips again to start the year By Matt Ott, Associated Press U.S. consumer confidence dipped for the second consecutive month in January. The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index retreated in January to 104.1 from 109.5 in December. Continue reading
Aug 16 U.S. consumer sentiment rises this month amid optimism over Harris’ presidential bid By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press Americans’ expectations for the future rose, while their assessment of current economic conditions sank slightly. Democrats’ sentiment rose, and Republicans’ fell. Continue reading
May 28 U.S. consumer confidence sunnier in May after months of declines By Matt Ott, Associated Press The index measures both Americans’ assessment of current economic conditions and their outlook for the next six months. Continue reading
Sep 26 U.S. consumer confidence falls in September as American anxiety about the future grows By Matt Ott, Associated Press The American consumer is feeling less confident this month, particularly about the future, as expectations persist that interest rates will remain elevated for an extended period. Continue reading