U.S. Consumer Sentiment Drops as Inflation Anxiety Soars
A new survey from the University of Michigan shows Americans bracing for economic pain as tariffs and policy uncertainty bite.
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Consumer sentiment plunges on worries about tariffs and inflation
Long-term inflation expectations jumped in March, showing intensifying consumer worries about President Trump's trade wars.CBS News - 1d -
New data shows major drop in U.S. consumer sentiment
A new University of Michigan survey shows consumer sentiment in the U.S. has dropped significantly amid uncertainty about the economy. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.CBS News - 1d -
Consumer sentiment slumps in March to lowest since 2022 as Trump tariffs spark more inflation worries
The University of Michigan's Survey of Consumers was expected to show a reading of 63.2 for March.CNBC - 1d -
Treasury yields rise as expectations for more inflation increase
U.S. Treasury yields rose on Friday as investors awaited consumer sentiment data and were relieved after tame inflation data this week.CNBC - 22h -
Trump tariffs push consumer sentiment to lowest level since 2022
President Trump's escalating trade wars have shaken confidence in the economy among Americans across the political spectrum, according to survey results released Friday. The University of ...The Hill - 1d -
Consumer sentiment falls to a 29-month low. Uncertainty rises due to tariffs and Trump tumult.
A burst of optimism after Donald Trump won the presidential election has evaporated. Americans worry about rising inflation due to the president’s tariffs, a new survey shows, and they are put off ...MarketWatch - 1d -
US consumers’ long-term inflation expectations hit 32-year high
Worse than expected data comes days ahead of Federal Reserve’s next meeting on interest ratesFinancial Times - 1d -
As Israel drops bombs on the occupied West Bank, some fear it will become a new Gaza
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Why a gold investment makes sense (even with inflation dropping)
Inflation dropped in February, according to a new report. Here's why a gold investment could be worth it anyway.CBS News - 3d -
Egg prices soar as inflation cools in first full month of Trump term
Inflation report arrives as markets slide and recession fears grow.ABC News - 3d -
Is the inflation drop good news for mortgage rates?
Inflation fell in February for the first time in five months, which could have an impact on mortgage rates.CBS News - 2d -
February consumer price index report shows slight inflation improvement
New numbers released today say that inflation has improved slightly, with the February consumer price index report showing a 2.8% rise from year before and price growth climbing 0.2% from January ...NBC News - 3d -
U.S. consumers are starting to crack as tariffs add to inflation, recession concerns
Airline and retail executives are bracing for a slowdown in demand amid concerns tariffs will cut down consumer spending.CNBC - 7h -
Consumer sentiment sours amid trade war, recession fears: Survey
The Trump administration's tariffs last week set off a market slump.ABC News - 1d -
Inflation takes it easy
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Inflation cools in Trump’s first month After a week of rising economic fears, the ...The Hill - 2d -
Stocks slide into correction as tariff anxiety persists.
The S&P 500 is on the cusp of closing in a correction, or a 10% drop from its February high. Constantly moving goal posts on tariffs and trade have rattled investors.The New York Times - 1d -
Here’s the inflation breakdown for February 2025 — in one chart
The consumer price index rose 2.8% in February from 12 months earlier. Inflation decelerated but economists fear tariffs will stall progress.CNBC - 2d -
Inflation Data Test May Rock Unsteady Stock Market
The U.S. consumer price index report could generate concerns if inflation is still simmering.Inc. - 5d -
Key inflation data set to be released tomorrow. Here's what to expect.
Consumer Price Index data on Wednesday will give Americans, and the Federal Reserve, another readout on inflation.CBS News - 3d -
Toast, Shift4 lead drop in fintechs as investors exit stocks tied to consumer spending
Fintech stocks are under pressure as investors worry about companies heavily reliant on consumer spending.CNBC - 1d -
Inflation rises by 2.8% in February, slightly below expectations
The new consumer price index shows inflation cooled in February, coming in at a lower rate than economists expected. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has a look at the numbers.CBS News - 3d -
Is the new inflation data a good sign for the U.S. economy?
New Consumer Price Index data showed inflation slowed in February, which may be a good sign for the U.S. economy for now. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.CBS News - 2d -
Hungary's leader orders price controls on basic foods as inflation spikes
Hungary’s government is limiting the profit margin for grocers on a number of basic food items in response to growing inflation hitting consumers in the Central European countryABC News - 4d -
Bond rally fizzles despite cool CPI inflation reading. What that says about investors.
A fleeting reaction to a cooler-than-expected February inflation reading on Wednesday is a signal that investors are consumed by recession fears.MarketWatch - 3d -
China's consumer inflation turns negative for the first time in 13 months
The data comes as investors continue to look for signs that Beijing's stimulus measures can help to boost the country's struggling economic recovery.CNBC - 6d -
Banks are feeling the strain as lower-income consumers struggle with inflation and tariff chaos
Banks are seeing lower credit-card spending, while delinquencies are rising.MarketWatch - 1d -
U.S. consumers are starting to crack as tariffs add to inflation, recession concerns
It’s not just Walmart.NBC News - 1d -
Data shows inflation slowed in February as investors navigate uncertainty in stock markets
Consumer price index data for February shows inflation slowed for the first time since September. It comes as investors navigate uncertainty over President Trump's tariffs. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady ...CBS News - 3d -
Echoing a Roman Emperor, Croatia Tries to Cap Soaring Prices
Diocletian, who once ruled territory that now includes Croatia, tried and failed to rein in inflation by dictating prices. Today’s government hopes its own such plan will succeed.The New York Times - 6d -
DOJ investigates U.S. egg producers amid soaring prices
The Department of Justice is investigating major U.S. egg producers for price fixing, as costs continue to rise. It comes as some lawmakers and advocacy groups accuse top U.S. egg producers of ...CBS News - 5d -
Fintech stocks plummet as Wall Street worries about consumer spending, credit
Fintech stocks were some of the biggest decliners on Monday as the Nasdaq suffered its steepest drop since 2022.CNBC - 4d -
Big oil gathers in Texas – but beneath the bravado, Trump-induced anxiety
Energy summit in Houston makes clear US is nowhere close to curbing fossil fuels, but tariffs are causing disquiet. This week, the world’s most influential fossil-fuels conference, which has been ...The Guardian - 5h -
Inflation cools slightly in Trump's first month
Consumer prices rose slightly during President Trump's first full month in office, according to data released Wednesday by the Labor Department. The consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.2 percent in ...The Hill - 3d -
C.E.O.s Look Beyond a Rosy Inflation Report
Better-than-expected price data can’t quite blunt worries about consumers pulling back, as companies keep scrambling to handle President Trump’s trade fights.The New York Times - 2d -
A big inflation report is on the way Wednesday. Here's what to expect
The consumer price index for February is forecast to show an increase of 0.3% for goods and services across the largest economy in the world.CNBC - 3d -
Inflation rate eased to 2.8% in February, lower than expected
The core consumer price index was expected to increase 0.3% in February and 3.2% from a year ago.CNBC - 3d -
Bacon, mungbean and cheese? How soaring egg prices are affecting New York’s most famous sandwich
Delis are turning to plant-based egg substitutes as bird flu and inflation push up the cost of the real thing. But how does the faux BEC compare?. Like a yellow taxi or the pizza rat, the bacon, ...The Guardian - 2d -
Dollar General CEO warns consumers are cash-strapped, and says 2025 won't be better
Dollar General CEO Todd Vasos said on Thursday that inflation continues to hurt the discounter’s customers and that the macroeconomic environment won’t improve this year.NBC News - 2d -
The Fed is likely to hold interest rates steady. But some consumer loans are getting cheaper.
The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady at the end of its two-day meeting next week, despite some encouraging news on inflation.NBC News - 1d
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