Lower gas prices helped Americans feel more optimistic about the economy early this month, though that relief might be short lived if the conflict in the Middle East continues to intensify.

Consumer Sentiment Index: 55.2 vs. initial print of 54.4 and 49.5 in June, according to updated data released by the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers on Friday.

Consumer sentiment jumped 12% in July, with improvement occurring across all demographics, income, age and political affiliation, the University of Michigan said on Friday. The university’s consumer ...

An indicator of present conditions dropped to the lowest since 2021, while a measure of expectations for the next six months ...

Consumer spending rose in July by the most in four months, indicating resilient demand in the face of stubborn inflation. Inflation-adjusted consumer spending rose 0.3%, according to Bureau of ...

The latest Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index report is in—what does falling sentiment mean for grocery prices, dining out, and how we eat in 2025? Consumer confidence is falling, and that ...

Americans are heading into 2024 more optimistic about the health of the economy than they have been in months. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and ...