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Consumer sentiment improved in July, despite Trump's tariff threats
Consumer sentiment ticked higher in July, marking two consecutive months of improved shopper attitudes as businesses navigated President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threats targeting dozens of countries. The fresh reading matched economists’ expectations.
US consumer sentiment improves in July 2025
In a positive development for the US economy, consumer sentiment has shown improvement in July 2025, reaching a five-month high according to the latest data from the University of Michigan’s Surveys of Consumers.
Consumer confidence ticks up in July
Survey data from The Conference Board shows Americans are feeling better about the economy than they were earlier in the year, but concerns about the job market linger.
Consumer Sentiment Inches Up in July; Low Levels of Optimism Persist
This is the index’s highest level since February but still reflects historically low levels of optimism. Consumer sentiment has declined by 6.9 percent (4.6 points) compared to the same time last year and is down 16 percent from December.
Consumer sentiment inches up to highest mark in five months in July: UMich
The U.S. consumer sentiment gauge edged up to 61.8 in July from 60.7 in June, topping the 61.4 consensus according to data released by the University of Michigan on Friday.
UF survey shows slight increase in consumer sentiment for July
President Donald Trump's economic policies are stabilizing, helping to increase Sunshine State consumer optimism.
Breaking down the slight July rise in consumer confidence
New numbers show Americans have a slightly more positive outlook on the economy. The Consumer Confidence Index rose two points in July compared to June. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has the details.
US consumer confidence improves slightly in July, but Americans remain concerned about tariffs
The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index rose two points to 97.2 in July, up from 95.2 the previous month. The increase in confidence was in line with analysts’ forecasts.
Consumer confidence inched up in July, new data shows
Consumer confidence showed a modest gain in July, according to new economic data released Tuesday. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.
Consumer Confidence Rises As Trump Progresses On Trade Deals
Consumer confidence rose 2 points to 97.2 in July, according to the Conference Board, as Americans appeared more optimistic about the economy following trade agreements brokered by the Trump administration.
Irish consumer sentiment drops to near two-year low in July
DUBLIN (Reuters) -Irish consumer sentiment fell to a near two-year low in July as concerns about the cost of living and ...
Here's where the economy stands as the Fed makes its interest rate decision
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Consumer sentiment seen unchanged in July - InvestmentNews
That could help the preliminary consumer confidence results, whose cut-off date for responses was July 21. The index is compiled from a survey of 5,000 U.S. households.
German consumer sentiment falls in August as households opt to save, finds GfK
German consumer sentiment is set to decline heading into August, marking the second consecutive drop as households ...
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Consumer sentiment drops to near two-year low in July
Consumer sentiment fell to a near two-year low in July as concerns about the cost of living and tariffs on European Union exports to the US weighed, a survey showed today.
Consumer sentiment final print shows slight improvement from June, inflation expectations subside
July Consumer Sentiment: 61.7 vs. the prior July estimate of 61.8 and 60.7 in June, according to data released by the ...
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US consumer sentiment improves in July | Reuters
WASHINGTON, July 18 (Reuters) - U.S. consumer sentiment improved in July, and while inflation expectations continued to decline, households still saw substantial risk of price pressures ...