Consumer sentiment deteriorated further in late May to a fresh decade low as escalating concerns over inflation dimmed the outlook for the economy.
May 27, 2022consumer sentiment
Government, Business 
Shoppers wait in line to check out inside a grocery store in San Francisco. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg News)
Consumer Sentiment Falls to Fresh Decade Low on Inflation
Shoppers wait in line to check out inside a grocery store in San Francisco. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg News) Government, Business 
A driver returns a fuel nozzle to a gas pump at a Chevron gas station in San Francisco. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg News)
Consumer Sentiment Unexpectedly Rises to Three-Month High
A driver returns a fuel nozzle to a gas pump at a Chevron gas station in San Francisco. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg News)U.S. consumer sentiment unexpectedly rose to a three-month high in early April as optimism about job growth and wage expectations more than outweighed decades-high inflation.
April 14, 2022 Government, Business 
A customer views apples for sale at Harmons Grocery store in Salt Lake City. (George Frey/Bloomberg)
Consumer Sentiment Drops to 10-Year Low on Inflation Fears
A customer views apples for sale at Harmons Grocery store in Salt Lake City. (George Frey/Bloomberg)U.S. consumer sentiment unexpectedly collapsed in early November as Americans grew increasingly concerned about rising prices and the inflationary impact on their finances.
November 12, 2021 Government, Business 
Shoppers carry bags on Market Street in San Francisco. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg News)
Consumer Sentiment Rises Along With Inflation Expectations
Shoppers carry bags on Market Street in San Francisco. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg News)U.S. consumer sentiment improved in April following another round of fiscal stimulus and as job growth accelerated. At the same time, inflation expectations surged to the highest in nine years.
April 16, 2021 Government, Business 
A shopper walks through a mall in Columbus, Ohio. (Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg News)
Consumer Sentiment Climbs as Virus Restrictions Ease
A shopper walks through a mall in Columbus, Ohio. (Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg News)Consumer sentiment continued to improve in late March to a one-year high as more Americans got coronavirus vaccinations and business restrictions eased in many states.
March 26, 2021 Government, Business 
A pedestrian wearing a protective mask carries a shopping bag in San Francisco. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg News)
Consumer Sentiment Fell in February to a Six-Month Low
A pedestrian wearing a protective mask carries a shopping bag in San Francisco. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg News)U.S. consumer sentiment fell in February to a six-month low as expectations remained weak even while lawmakers moved closer to approving another round of financial relief.
February 26, 2021 Government, Business 
A shopping mall in Tucson, Ariz. (Cheney Orr/Bloomberg News)
Consumer Sentiment Unexpectedly Falls to Six-Month Low
A shopping mall in Tucson, Ariz. (Cheney Orr/Bloomberg News)Consumer sentiment unexpectedly declined to a six-month low in early February as the outlook for personal income deteriorated and more Americans anticipated faster inflation in the year ahead.
February 12, 2021 Business, Fuel 
Emissions rise from a refinery in Norco, La., in June 2020. (Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg News)
Oil Slumps on Dollar Strength, Cooling Consumer Sentiment
Emissions rise from a refinery in Norco, La., in June 2020. (Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg News)Oil slid by the most in three weeks as a stronger dollar and weak U.S. economic data stoked concerns over an economic rebound.
January 15, 2021 Government, Business 
Shoppers walk through the Queens Center shopping mall in New York in September 2020. (Peter Foley/Bloomberg News)
Consumer Sentiment Posts Moderate Pullback in January
Shoppers walk through the Queens Center shopping mall in New York in September 2020. (Peter Foley/Bloomberg News)U.S. consumer sentiment cooled more than forecast in January, adding to signs consumers may be growing less optimistic as vaccinations roll out amid soaring new infections.
January 15, 2021 Government, Business 
Customers shop for Christmas ornaments at Bronner's Christmas Wonderland store in Frankenmuth, Mich. (Emily Elconin/Bloomberg News)
Consumer Sentiment in US Rises Unexpectedly on Vaccine News
Customers shop for Christmas ornaments at Bronner's Christmas Wonderland store in Frankenmuth, Mich. (Emily Elconin/Bloomberg News)A gauge of U.S. consumer sentiment unexpectedly increased in early December to the second-highest level since March, amid prospects for a vaccine coming soon to tame the pandemic.
December 11, 2020