US Consumer Sentiment Drops, Price Expectations Soar on Tariffs: University of Michigan Survey

How Republicans Learned to Love High Prices

Donald Trump’s allies have pivoted from denying that his tariffs will hurt consumers to insisting that consumers should welcome the pain.

CNBC Daily Open: U.S. consumers think inflation will shoot up in the year ahead

The U.S. consumer hasn’t felt so glum about the economy since November 2022, according to a survey by the University of Michigan.

As consumers fret, executives have been talking a little less about inflation — and more about this

Despite consumer sentiment hitting a 29-month low by one measure, executives have focused less on inflation — and more on AI — during their quarterly earnings calls.

MARK-TO-MARKET: Inflation, trade wars rattle consumer confidence

For the month of February, the Consumer Confidence Index was reported at 98.3, a significant drop from January’s level of 105.3.

The backbone of the US economy flashes stagflation warnings as uncertainty spikes on tariffs and layoffs — 'storm clouds are forming'

A recent survey of small businesses raised numerous red flags about the economy, including trends that point toward potential stagflation pressure. That's as President Donald Trump keeps companies guessing on what he will do next on federal layoffs and tariffs, raising uncertainty about prices, costs, and expansion plans. Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy as they employ the vast majority of workers, and they are flashing …