Consumer Confidence Drops Amid Ongoing Market Volatility and Economic Uncertainty
February saw a sharp decline in U.S. consumer confidence, dropping to 98.3, amid growing concerns over inflation and tariffs.
Trade policy uncertainty and inflation concerns pushed consumer confidence to its lowest level in nearly a year.
Consumer Confidence Slumps as Inflation Expectations Jump
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Wall Street fell further from its record as worries worsen among U.S. consumers about inflation and tariffs.
How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday, 2/25/2025
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Consumers aren’t liking what they see in the economy right now.
Consumer confidence hasn't fallen this much since 2021
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The decline in consumer confidence comes with President Donald Trump threatening additional tariffs against U.S. trading partners.
February consumer confidence posts biggest drop since 2021 in latest sign of slowing economy
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The most recent economic data and a pessimistic turn among American households does not bode well for the U.S. economy, experts say.
US consumer confidence plummets in February, biggest monthly decline since 2021
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The decline in confidence was shared across all age groups but was the deepest for consumers between the ages of 35 and 55.
Consumer confidence slumps in February with biggest monthly drop in nearly 4 years
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The most recent economic data and a pessimistic turn among American households does not bode well for the U.S. economy, experts say.
Consumer confidence plunged in February amid rising economic concerns
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Consumer confidence fell sharply in February as Americans wrestled with stubborn inflation and the looming threat of more tariffs.
Consumer confidence falls the most since 2021 over fears about inflation and tariffs
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Wall Street Ends Mixed in Face of Mounting Uncertainties
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US consumer confidence plummeted in February, the biggest monthly decline in more than four years, a business research group said on Tuesday, with inflation seemingly stuck and a trade war under Donald Trump seen by a growing number of Americans as inevitable.
US consumer confidence plunges in February in its biggest decline in four years
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Summary
Consumer confidence in the U.S. fell sharply in February, declining to 98.3, its largest monthly drop since August 2021. This decline reflects heightened pessimism regarding inflation and trade tariffs. Concurrently, Wall Street faced a downturn, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting one-month lows as fears over economic conditions spread. The Conference Board’s report indicated worsening views on employment and business conditions, while the Expectations Index fell to a recession-signal level. Both consumers and stocks reacted to concerns surrounding inflation, prompting caution in spending and investments amid uncertainties tied to economic policies and market conditions.
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Consumer confidence in the U.S. has sharply declined, indicating rising concerns over the economy under Donald Trump’s administration, including fears of inflation and job cuts.
The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index saw its largest drop since 2021, with many consumers expecting a recession in the near future.
Rising inflation expectations, particularly around essential goods, along with the proposed tariffs, are causing consumers to alter their spending behaviors, reflecting a broader uncertainty about the economy.
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