Surging gas prices due to the Iran war sent consumer sentiment to a new low in the early part of May, according to a University of Michigan survey Friday. "Taken together, consumers continue to feel ...

Consumer sentiment continued to decline this month, reaching a fresh record low as the war in Iran drags on, keeping energy prices elevated. The University of Michigan’s latest consumer survey, ...

U.S. consumer sentiment fell to a record low of 49.8 in April, reflecting broad pessimism across income, age, and political groups, according to the University of Michigan survey. Rising inflation ...

U.S. consumer sentiment plunged to a record low of 47.6 in early April, falling nearly 11% from March. Inflation fears and rising gas prices were key drivers of worsening consumer outlooks. Declines ...

Consumer confidence plunged to a record low in April as fears mounted over rising energy prices and the broader impact of the Iran war, according to a University of Michigan survey. The drop in ...

March was the grimmest month of the year so far for consumers’ economic sentiment as the Iran war raised gasoline prices and dented the stock market, the University of Michigan’s latest monthly survey ...

The United States is not in a recession, but it may be in a “vibecession.” Despite ticking up for the past three months, the closely watched University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index fell to ...

WASHINGTON, Feb 6 (Reuters) - U.S. consumer sentiment increased to a six-month high in February, though anxiety over the labor market and the rising cost of living because of import-tariff-related ...

Consumer sentiment rose to its highest level this month since September 2025, although it remains at historically low levels. Consumer sentiment rose to 54, up from 52.9 in December 2025, according to ...

US consumer sentiment tumbled to near the lowest on record as the government shutdown weighed on the economic outlook and high prices soured views about personal finances. The preliminary November ...