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Americans' Optimism About the Economy Is at a Near-Record Low

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Americans' feelings about the US economy remain in the doldrums: Consumer sentiment continued its freefall this month, settling in at a near-record low.

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By Alicia Wallace, CNN Americans' perceptions of the economy remain stagnant following President Donald Trump's tariffs, with consumer confidence continuing its freefall this month, hitting a near-record low. The University of Michigan's consumer confidence index fell 2.7% to a preliminary 50.8 in May, even lower than April's 52.2. May's preliminary index, the second-lowest on record, was slightly above the record low of 50 points hit in June 20…

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US consumer confidence in the economy has fallen to nearly the lowest level ever recorded this month, the University of Michigan reported on the basis of a preliminary estimate. Americans have long been concerned that President Donald Trump's import tariffs are fueling inflation, which is undermining household purchasing power.

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Wral News broke the news in Raleigh, United States on Friday, May 16, 2025.
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