Trump upbeat at 100 days, but Americans fear economic woes

Trump upbeat at 100 days, but Americans fear economic woes

Consumer confidence in the US has plummeted to levels akin to the COVID-era as anxiety over the impact of tariffs takes a heavy toll. Earlier this week, the Conference Board said that its consumer confidence index fell 7.9 points in April to 86, its lowest reading since May 2020

The U.S. economy is teetering on stagflation’s edge

The U.S is careening toward a potential recession, propelled by a dramatic escalation in trade barriers, including unprecedented tariffs on imports from China, one of its largest trading partners. Economists believe the sweeping “Liberation Day” tariff initiative could trigger a sharp economic contraction by summer, and the fallout is already evident across corporate earnings, consumer behaviour, and global trade dynamics. Dire economic projecti…

Animal Spirits Index, Measuring Confidence, Hope, Fear, and Pessimism Turns Negative in March Amid Rising Trade Uncertainty - The Registry

The Animal Spirits Index (ASI) in the United States slipped back into negative territory in March 2025, reaching -0.34, according to the latest report from Wells Fargo Economics. This marks the first time the index has fallen below zero since October 2023, signaling a shift in market and consumer sentiment following months of cautious optimism. The downturn highlights growing concerns around trade policy uncertainty and its broader impact on the…

"Consumer confidence declined for the fifth consecutive month in April, reaching levels not seen since the beginning of the Covid pandemic. This decline was mainly due to consumer expectations. The three components of expectations - business conditions, employment prospects and future revenues - deteriorated dramatically, reflecting widespread pessimism about the future," says Stephanie Guichard, senior economist at The Conference Board's Global…

Economic Expectations Sink To 14-Year Low As Trump's Tariffs Crush Consumer Confidence

Consumer confidence has continued its sharp decline in 2025 as President Donald Trump's tariffs fueled Americans' pessimism about the economy, jobs, and their own incomes.The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index dropped 7…

US consumer confidence falls to 86, expectations slumps to 13-year low signaling rising recession risks - Action Forex

US Conference Board Consumer Confidence fell for the fifth consecutive month from 93.9 to 86.0, missing expectations of 87.1. Present Situation Index dipped slightly by -0.9 points to 113.5. But the real alarm came from Expectations Index, which plummeted by -12.5 points to 5.4, the lowest level since October 2011. It is far below the […] The post US consumer confidence falls to 86, expectations slumps to 13-year low signaling rising recession r…