Consumer sentiment falls in May as Americans’ inflation expectations jump after tariffs

Consumer confidence declines despite Trump tariff pause: Survey

Consumer confidence has declined for four consecutive months due to uncertainty over trade policy, with nearly three-quarters of consumers mentioning tariffs as a major concern.

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…

Consumer sentiment plummets to near-record lows—but stock markets remain unfazed

Sentiment readings dipped from 52.2 in April to 50.8 in May, according to new data from the University of Michigan.

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