Consumer attitudes worsen more than expected amid Trump's tariffs: Survey

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 - Mar. 14

Consumer sentiment sours amid trade war, recession fears: Survey

The Trump administration's tariffs last week set off a market slump.

ABC News - Mar. 14

Auto suppliers face more dire circumstances than automakers amid Trump tariffs

Auto suppliers face more dire circumstances than automakers over President Donald Trump's tariffs, but their problems could quickly impact the broader industry.

CNBC - 6d

‘Stock vigilantes’ are more myth than reality

Trump’s administration has expressed more tolerance for the economic fallout from tariffs than expected

Financial Times - 6d

Auto suppliers face more dire circumstances than automakers amid Trump tariffs

DETROIT — President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada would hit automotive suppliers harder than automakers, but their problems could quickly have ripple effects on ...

NBC News - 6d

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 - Mar. 14

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 - Mar. 14

More say Zelensky was not disrespectful to Trump in Oval Office: Survey

More Americans than not say Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wasn’t disrespectful to President Trump during their contentious Oval Office meeting late last month, according to a poll. The ...

The Hill - Mar. 12

Britons cutting back on spending as confidence in economy falls, survey shows

Most feel financial secure but think UK’s economy is worsening, as chancellor plans welfare cuts in spring statement. Consumers are cutting back spending on everyday items amid falling confidence ...

The Guardian - 19h

56 percent disapprove of Trump handling of economy: Survey

More than half of the respondents in a recent survey say they disapprove of President Trump’s handle on the economy. The CNN poll, released Wednesday, found that 56 percent of respondents ...

The Hill - Mar. 12

Price growth cooled more than expected in February, before Trump ramped up tariffs

The president took office promising to immediately lower inflation, but economists say his expanding trade war threatens progress on price hikes.

NBC News - Mar. 12

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 - Mar. 14

What alcohol would cost more under 200% Trump tariff?

Experts say President Donald Trump's proposed tariff on European Union alcohol would be disruptive to the U.S. market and consumers.

The Hill - Mar. 14

Trump tariffs could add more than $9,000 to new home costs, builders say

Homebuilders say President Trump's tariff agenda is making construction and renovation projects more expensive.

CBS News - Mar. 17

US inflation fell more than expected to 2.8% in February

Figure bolsters case for cental bank to cut interest rates amid signs of slowing economic growth

Financial Times - Mar. 12

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 - Mar. 15

Trump rejects pleas from business for more clarity on tariffs: 'They always say that'

Trump and his aides warned amid the tariff controversy that Americans could be in store for some temporary economic strain — including higher prices.

CNBC - Mar. 10

President Trump defends tariffs against allies and threatens more amid volatility in markets

President Trump is threatening a 200% tariff on alcohol from Europe in response to the EU tariff on American-made whiskey. Mr. Trump has defended the current tariffs against allies and downplayed ...

CBS News - Mar. 14

'Transitory' is back as the Fed doesn't expect tariffs to have long-lasting inflation impacts

Fed officials see inflation moving up this year more rapidly than previously expected, but they also expect the trend to be short-lived.

CNBC - 5d

Nike shares hit 5-year low as tariffs and consumer caution threaten sales

Sportswear group issues weaker than expected revenue forecast in latest setback to turnaround effort

Financial Times - 4d

Buying a Car? Trump’s Tariffs Could Make It More Expensive.

New car prices could increase $4,000 or more, according to one estimate. And used cars could also rise in price. “It’s a crazy situation for consumers,” an expert said.

The New York Times - Mar. 14

Recession Risks Rise Over Tariff Chaos, Polls Find

U.S. inflation risks have worsened, while recession risks are also mounting for Mexico, Canada and the U.S., the surveys found.

Inc. - Mar. 7

Fed faces threat from US consumers’ soaring inflation expectations

University of Michigan survey shows American households’ outlook for price growth is at its highest since the early 1990s

Financial Times - 6d

Greenland election: Democrat party wins surprise victory amid spectre of Trump

Opposition centre-right party gains most votes ahead of Naleraq party, with coalition talks expected to begin. Greenland has voted for a complete overhaul of its government in a shock result in ...

The Guardian - Mar. 12

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 - Mar. 14

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 rates

Financial Times - Mar. 14

PFA survey reveals number of neurodivergent players

More than half of professional footballers who report neurodivergent traits have not disclosed them to their team or club, a PFA survey reveals.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

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.

The New York Times - Mar. 14

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 - Mar. 12

Trump continues tariff tumult amid economic uncertainty

President Trump told reporters there could be some economic disturbance amid tweaks to tariffs at the end of a tumultuous week in the markets. NBC News Correspondents Aaron Gilchrist, Brian Cheung ...

NBC News - Mar. 7

Europe and Canada retaliate against Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs

President Trump touted better-than-expected inflation numbers Wednesday, as the trade war is escalating. Canada and the European Union announced new tariffs on U.S. goods after Trump’s sweeping ...

NBC News - Mar. 12

Treasury yields end higher for second day after CPI inflation data comes in cooler than expected

Bond yields closed with back-to-back gains Wednesday after the consumer-price index report for February came in cooler than Wall Street expected.

MarketWatch - Mar. 12

Trump Trade Policies and Federal Cuts Shake Consumer Confidence

The level in the Conference Board’s latest monthly survey was the lowest since January 2021.

The New York Times - 4h

China Outlines Plan to Bolster Consumption in Face of Trump Tariffs

Beijing’s leaders are ordering fiscally strapped local governments to spend more to help workers, consumers and businesses.

The New York Times - Mar. 18

Details on Trump's threat of 200% tariff on alcohol from European Union

The Dow lost more than 500 points Thursday and the Nasdaq dropped more than 300 as investors reacted to President Trump's threat to impose a 200% tariff on European Union exports of wine, ...

CBS News - Mar. 14

Consumer confidence in where the economy is headed hits 12-year low

Consumer confidence dimmed further in March as the view of future conditions fell to the lowest level in more than a decade.

CNBC - 3h

Most say Trump too erratic in economic moves: Survey

Most Americans think President Trump is too “erratic” in implementing his trade agenda as he slaps tariffs onto the country's top trading partners and they want him to combat high prices, according ...

The Hill - Mar. 13

U.S. Inflation Eased More Than Expected in February

Economists are bracing for intensifying price pressures and slower growth, posing a challenge for the Federal Reserve.

The New York Times - Mar. 12

Wholesale prices flat in February PPI report; Trump threatens 200% tariffs on alcohol from EU

The Producer Price Index was flat in February, showing a yearly increase of 3.2%, below economist expectations. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more on the report and President ...

CBS News - Mar. 13

Consumer attitudes worsen more than expected amid Trump's tariffs: Survey

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