US EditionConsumer sentiment rises for 1st time this year as inflation remains tame
- The University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index rose 16% in June 2025 to 60.5, marking the first increase in six months amid easing trade tensions.
- This rise followed months of declines linked to anxiety over President Trump's wide-ranging trade war and steep tariffs on China, the EU, and others.
- Sentiment improved across supporters of both major parties and independents, while consumers' inflation expectations dropped significantly this month, reflecting reduced worries about future inflation.
- Joanne Hsu, the survey director, stated that consumers seem to have adjusted after the initial impact of the steep tariffs introduced in April and the uncertain policy environment that followed in subsequent weeks.
- Despite the improvement, consumer sentiment remains about 20% below December 2024 levels, suggesting continued caution as the Federal Reserve plans to keep interest rates steady near 4.3%.
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Consumer sentiment rises in June—the first time in 2025 as tariffs, inflation worries improve
Consumer sentiment increased in June for the first time in six months, the latest sign that Americans’ views of the economy have improved as inflation has stayed tame and the Trump administration has reached a truce in its trade fight with China. The preliminary reading of the University of Michigan’s closely watched consumer sentiment index, released Friday, jumped 16% from 52.2% to 60.5%. The large increase followed steady drops that left the …
U.S. Consumer Confidence Jumps as Tariff Shock Fades, but Caution Remains
The University of Michigan reported on June 13, 2025, that US consumer sentiment rose for the first time in six months. The index increased to 60.5 in June from 52.2 in May, marking a 16% jump and surpassing expectations. This improvement followed a period of deep pessimism caused by steep tariffs announced in April and […]
U.S. consumer sentiment rises for 1st time this year as inflation remains tame
Consumer sentiment increased in June for the first time in six months, the latest sign that Americans’ views of the economy have improved as inflation has stayed tame and the Trump administration has reached a truce in its trade fight with China.
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