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americanbanker.comNew York Fed Survey Shows Mixed Consumer Financial Views in May, With Pessimism at Multi-Month Highs but Inflation Expectations Stable
The New York Fed's May survey showed more households reporting worse financial conditions than a year earlier. Inflation expectations remained largely steady.
MarketWatchSurvey Shows Record Low Consumer Financial Sentiment
A long-running consumer survey recorded its lowest reading on record for Americans' views of their financial well-being. The White House rejected the survey's findings as inaccurate.
news.gallup.comGallup Economic Confidence Index Falls 7 Points in May
The Gallup Economic Confidence Index dropped to -45 in May, its lowest level since October 2022. The three-month decline totals 25 points, and 76 percent of U.S. adults now say economic conditions are worsening.
forbes.comDow Closes at Record 50,579 as S&P 500 Extends Weekly Gains
U.S. stock indexes posted gains while oil prices remained elevated and consumer sentiment reached a record low. Brent crude settled above $103 a barrel amid supply concerns in the Strait of Hormuz.
techjuice.pkWhite House official proposes renaming consumer sentiment index
Kevin Hassett, director of the White House National Economic Council, said consumer sentiment data now reflects political views rather than economic conditions. He made the comments on CBS News' Face the Nation.
finance.yahoo.comS&P 500 up 130 percent over six years as consumer sentiment falls 55 percent
The S&P 500 has increased 130 percent in the past six years while a consumer sentiment index reached its lowest level since 1952. The data show a widening gap between equity market performance and household confidence measures.
FortuneU.S. Stocks Rise for Eighth Straight Week as Consumer Sentiment Hits Record Low
U.S. stocks finished their eighth consecutive winning week on Friday while a University of Michigan survey showed consumer sentiment at a record low. The S&P 500 rose 0.4 percent and the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 294 points.
swissinfo.chU.S. Consumer Sentiment Falls to Record Low in May
The University of Michigan index dropped to 44.8, its lowest level on record, as consumers cited rising gasoline prices tied to supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
winnipegfreepress.comGallup Poll Finds 29% of Americans View Current Housing Market as Good Time to Buy
A Gallup survey shows 29 percent of Americans consider now a good time to purchase a home, while 67 percent view it as a bad time. The poll reflects public sentiment on housing affordability and market conditions.
rnz.co.nzU.S. Consumer Sentiment Hits Lowest Level Since 1952
Consumer sentiment reached its lowest level in 74 years in May 2026. Inflation measured 3.8 percent annually in April while energy prices rose 17.9 percent.
financialpost.comU.S. New Business Formations Hit All-Time Record in March 2026
Registered Agents reported 624,915 new companies in March, an all-time high for a single month. April saw 560,194 formations, a 9% increase from the prior year, even as consumer sentiment fell to levels last seen in 2022 amid 3.8% CPI inflation.
nypost.comFed Survey Shows Stable US Financial Wellbeing
A Federal Reserve survey found that 73% of Americans described their financial situation as "doing OK" or comfortable in 2025, unchanged from the prior year. However, 42% expressed concern about finding or keeping a job, up from 37% in 2024, while only 26% rated the national econ…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewU.S. Retailers Add 22,000 Jobs in April; South Korea Adds 74,000
Retailers in the United States added nearly 22,000 jobs in April, accounting for about one-fifth of total job growth as consumer spending remained resilient despite economic uncertainty. South Korea added 74,000 jobs in the same month, the lowest increase in 16 months. Consumer s…
johnmenadue.comU.S. Consumer Prices Rose 3.8 Percent Annually in April
Consumer expectations for higher unemployment reached the highest level in 12 months in April while year-over-year inflation climbed to 3.8 percent, exceeding forecasts. Food, shelter, apparel and airline fares drove price increases as real wages declined. The data arrives as the…
marketwatch.comU.S. Consumer Sentiment Falls to 49.8 in April Amid Mixed Economic Signals
The University of Michigan’s final April reading marked the lowest in the survey’s 74-year history, with three of the four worst readings occurring in the past nine months. Economists pointed to squeezed real wages amid 4% inflation and national average gas prices above $4.55 a g…
finance.yahoo.comUS Employers Added 115000 Jobs in April; Unemployment Rate Holds at 4.3%
The labor market showed unexpected strength in April with job gains more than double economists' forecasts despite ongoing uncertainty from the US-Israel war with Iran. Private payrolls also rose by 109000 according to ADP. The data reduces pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut…
foxnews.comU.S. Consumer Sentiment Index Falls to Record Low of 48.2 in May
The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index declined 1.7 points in May to 48.2, the lowest reading on record. Current economic conditions fell 4.7 points to 47.8, also a record low. The index now stands 13 percent below its low during the 2008 financial crisis.
New York PostJet Fuel Prices Rise After Iran Conflict
The ongoing war with Iran and blockade of the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted global energy supplies, pushing Brent crude to average $100 per barrel since late February. Refiners have prioritized jet fuel production, reducing output of gasoline and diesel. JPMorgan analysts warne…
ForbesU.S. Consumer Sentiment Index Falls to 48.2 in May
The University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index dropped to 48.2 in May from 49.8 in April, according to data released on May 08, 2026. The survey found Americans remain pessimistic about the economy amid rising costs linked to the Iran war, including higher gas prices. The…
swissinfo.chUS Consumer Sentiment at 48.2 in May as Inflation Expectations Ease Slightly
The University of Michigan survey showed consumer sentiment declining to 48.2 in May from 49.8 in April, missing expectations of 49.5. The current conditions index dropped sharply while the expectations index rose slightly. One-year and five-year inflation expectations both eased…
insidermonkey.comS&P 500 Records Strongest Monthly Gain Since 2020
The S&P 500 closed at a record high after its strongest monthly performance since 2020. E-commerce mergers and acquisitions surged in 2025 alongside record holiday online spending fueled by buy-now-pay-later services. Consumer sentiment remains low amid above-target inflation, sl…
rte.ieUS Consumers Expect Higher Unemployment Over Next Year, Survey Shows
A recent survey indicates that 64% of US consumers anticipate unemployment to rise over the next 12 months, approaching a record high. This figure has doubled from 32% in June 2022. The data reflects growing expectations of job market challenges among Americans.
swissinfo.chU.S. Consumer Sentiment Drops to Record Low in April 2026 as Index Falls to 56.6
Consumer confidence in the United States fell to an all-time low in April 2026, driven by the war in Iran and inflation concerns, according to the University of Michigan’s Survey of Consumers. Preliminary data showed a drop to 47.6, with the final reading at 49.8, below March's 5…
swissinfo.chU.S. Consumer Sentiment Index Rises Modestly in April 2026
The finalized consumer sentiment index for April 2026 showed a gain from earlier in the month, indicating a modest improvement in economic outlook. One-year inflation expectations stood at 8 percent, while another metric was at 4 percent. These figures reflect a nuanced view of s…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUS Consumers' Perceived Probability of Higher Unemployment Rises to 43.5% in March
The perceived probability among US consumers that the unemployment rate will increase in one year rose by 3.6 percentage points in March to 43.5%. This marks the highest level since April 2025 and the second-highest reading since the start of available data. The data reflects con…
Martin Addison / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 2.0)Mortgage Applications Decline Annually for First Time in Over a Year Amid Economic Uncertainty
Mortgage demand from homebuyers and homeowners fell 4% annually in the week ending October 6, marking the first yearly drop in over a year. The decline coincides with weakening consumer sentiment influenced by geopolitical tensions from the Israel-Hamas war. Data from the Mortgag…