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How freaked out are consumers these days?

by Matt Levin

Mar 17, 2023

Consumer sentiment isn't as gloomy as the failure of Silicon Valley Bank might lead you to expect.

According to a University of Michigan survey, consumer sentiment fell this month. But people seem to be more worried about their grocery bills and dwindling savings than about tremors in the financial system.

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Consumers say they're worried about the economy, but retail sales are strong

by Kristin Schwab

Feb 17, 2023

Data released this week shows there’s a disconnect between what people say and what they do.

"Affordable luxuries" — like an afternoon treat from Starbucks — "can actually increase in sales because of the stressful moments that people have in their lives," said Yale's Ravi Dhar.

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Consumers seem pretty happy with their own finances. But they're worried about the economy.

by Mitchell Hartman

Feb 10, 2023

Higher interest rates and inflation still spark anxiety. But wages have grown, and some have a greater feeling of financial security.

Despite the burden of inflation, some consumers still feel upbeat about their personal economies.

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Some consumers more upbeat as inflation moderates

by Mitchell Hartman

Jan 30, 2023

The University of Michigan's sentiment survey rose 9% in January, though it's still near decade-lows.

Consumer sentiment registered an uptick in the University of Michigan's latest survey, but buyers remain wary about the economy as a whole.

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Consumer sentiment inched up in December — from all-time lows

by Mitchell Hartman

Dec 23, 2022

The University of Michigan consumer sentiment index rose 5% from November, but was still 15% lower than one year ago.

Gas prices falling from their summer peaks have helped lift consumer sentiment — if only slightly.

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The housing market is looking less and less appealing to consumers

by Lily Jamali

Nov 25, 2022

Americans see this as a bad time to buy a home, according to a consumer sentiment survey from the University of Michigan.

Despite slowing, the housing market is still holding its own, historically speaking, says Jonathan Miller, president and CEO of Miller Samuel Real Estate Appraisers.

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As we head into the holiday shopping season, how are consumers feeling?

by Mitchell Hartman

Nov 11, 2022

News this week that inflation may be moderating a bit is unlikely to register much with consumers right now.

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Despite economic turmoil, consumers keep on spending

by Mitchell Hartman

Oct 14, 2022

Seemingly contradictory economic indicators make people nervous, but they're not sure what to do about them.

Even in the face of inflation, consumers feel like spending due to low unemployment numbers and rising wages.

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The economy is acting weird. Not even economists can fully say why.

by Kristin Schwab

Sep 30, 2022

There are many contradictory economic trends these days, and history isn't providing its usual hints about what will happen next.

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Why Republican consumers are glum and Democrats upbeat

by Mitchell Hartman

Aug 31, 2022

Consumer sentiment increasingly splits along party lines, with partisans of whoever holds the White House far more optimistic.

Data shows consumer sentiment is increasingly split along party lines. Right now, the gap between political tribes is nearly 35 points, according to the University of Michigan's survey.

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