Consumer Sentiment
Consumer Sentiment Slump: US Index Hits 56.6 Amid Energy Shock and Geopolitical Tensions
As of April 3, 2026, the American consumer is signaling a level of distress not seen since the peak of the post-pandemic inflationary crisis. The University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index, a vital barometer of the nation’s economic psychological health, recently recorded a reading of 56.6—a
