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Consumer Sentiment, Inflation

Stocks Mixed as US Consumer Sentiment Falls and Inflation Expectations Soar
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.04%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.05%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) down -0.12%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25) are up +0.
US Consumer Sentiment Falls Close to Record Low on Inflation
US consumer sentiment unexpectedly fell to the second-lowest level on record and inflation expectations climbed to multi-decade highs amid growing concerns about tariffs.
Consumer Sentiment Falls to Second-Lowest Reading on Record. What It Means for Recession.
Expectations that inflation will rise increased sharply. All Americans appear worried about higher prices from tariffs.
Consumer Sentiment Falls to Second-Lowest Level on Record
US consumer sentiment in May fell to 50.8, the second-lowest level on record, with nearly three-fourths of respondents mentioning tariffs. That is according to the preliminary University of Michigan sentiment index.
Irish Consumer Sentiment Falls Sharply for Second Successive Month
DUBLIN (Reuters) -Irish consumer sentiment dropped sharply for the second month in a row in April to its lowest level in two years as the impact of U.S. tariffs on Ireland's potentially vulnerable economy raised fears for future growth, a survey showed on Tuesday.
US consumer sentiment drops to near record low in May on inflation worries, tariff uncertainty
The University of Michigan's Consumer Sentiment Index fell again in May after economists expected a modest increase. Consumer sentiment is at its lowest level in nearly three years.
Consumer sentiment falls for 5th straight month in May as inflation worries grow
The University of Michigan’s popular gauge of U.S. consumer sentiment edged down to 50.8 in a preliminary May reading from 52.2 in the prior month. This is the index’s fifth straight monthly drop. Expectations for inflation spiked.
US consumer sentiment deteriorates further in May
U.S. consumer sentiment slumped further in May while one-year inflation expectations surged as households remained concerned about the economic impact of President Donald Trump's aggressive and often erratic trade policy.
Consumer Sentiment Darkens Further
Consumer sentiment worsened in recent weeks, new data from the University of Michigan showed. The widely watched sentiment index stood at 50.8, according to a preliminary reading for May. Economists polled by The Wall Street Journal had expected a reading of 53.
US Consumer Sentiment Slides to Lowest in 3 Years as Trade War Raises Anxiety About Inflation
U.S. consumer sentiment fell slightly in May for the fifth straight month as Americans increasingly worry that President Donald Trump’s trade war will worsen inflation
Consumer Sentiment Crashes To 5-Year Lows As Inflation Fears Reach 1981 Levels
The University of Michigan’s May consumer survey delivered a jarring message to Wall Street and policymakers: sentiment among American consumers has plunged to the lowest levels since June 2020, while expectations for inflation surged to heights last seen during the early 1980s.
Mexican Peso falls against the Greenback despite US Sentiment miss
The Mexican peso (MXN) is consolidating against the US dollar (USD) on Friday after recovering some of the ground lost on ...
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May sentiment slump overstates the negativity of the US consumer
The sense of rapid inflation eating into household spending power coupled with job market angst after a period of equity ...
S&P 500 Gains & Losses Today: Index Notches 5-Day Win Streak Despite Consumer Sentiment Slide
The S&P 500 added 0.7% on Friday, May 16, 2025, closing the week with a fifth straight day of gains even as a survey showed ...
US Dollar Forecast: DXY Gains as Gold Falls and Euro Retreats on Inflation Jitters
Gold and euro fall as the US Dollar Index strengthens. Traders reassess Fed outlook after sentiment data boosts inflation expectations to 7.3%.
Pound Sterling weakens against USD even as Michigan Sentiment data slides again
The Pound Sterling (GBP) rises further to near 1.3330 against the US Dollar (USD) in Friday’s European session, extending ...
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US dollar falls, metals almost across the board fall, lithium carbonate drops over 4%, polysilicon and alumina fall over 3% [SMM Daily Review]
As of the daytime close, domestic market base metals generally declined, with SHFE zinc down 1.06%, SHFE nickel down 0.78%, and SHFE lead down 0.76%. The declines in other metals fluctuated slightly.
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US stocks add to weekly gains amid trade deal optimism
Wall Street stocks rose again Friday, adding to weekly gains fueled by deescalation of the China-US trade war and hopes for additional international trade deals.
Douglas Q2 core profit falls 16%, hit by weak consumer sentiment
German premium beauty retailer Douglas reported a 16% fall in second-quarter adjusted core profit on Thursday, citing ...