Pessimism About Future Household Finances Rises, Yet Majority of U.S. Consumers Remain Optimistic

Pessimism About Future Household Finances Rises, Yet Majority of U.S. Consumers Remain Optimistic

CHICAGO, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As tariffs and the potential for rising cost of goods have dominated the news cycle since early April, a new TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) Q2 2025 Consumer Pulse study found that 27% of U.S.…

‘Feelings-based recession’: More Americans fearful of finances

A rising tide of financial pessimism is washing over U.S. consumers, driven by concerns about inflation, global instability and a lack of economic clarity. At the same time, a solid majority of Americans remain optimistic about their financial future, according to TransUnion’s Consumer Pulse Study for the second quarter of 2025. The result is a nation of households that are increasingly divided on their views of the economy. Charlie Wise, senior…