Consumers' inflation expectations increased for the short-  and medium-term horizons and held unchanged at the longer-term outlook, as gas price growth expectations jumped to the highest level since March 2022,

The New York Fed’s survey shows people expect inflation to hit 3.4% in a year. That’s up from an expectation of 3% in February, before the war in the Middle East started.

Americans ended 2025 deeply pessimistic about the economy, according to a report released Jan. 8, with possible implications for social stability and the upcoming midterm elections. Respondents expected near-term inflation to rise to 3.4%, and to have more ...

Consumer Sentiment Index: 47.6 in April vs. 52.0 consensus and 53.3 prior, according to preliminary data released by the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers on Friday.

Higher inflation expectations could keep prices elevated despite a ceasefire, complicating the Fed’s path back to its 2% target.

Consumer behavior has undoubtedly shifted. Research shows that 70% of consumers are willing to pay a premium for ethically sourced products, and 66% expect brands to understand their needs and preferences. Nearly half of all consumers now buy products ...

The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index inched up again in March, rising 0.8 points to 91.8. The Present Situation Index, which is based on consumers' assessment of current business and labor market conditions, rose 4.6 points to 123.3.

Consumer sentiment fell to 53.3 in March while inflation expectations climbed, according to the latest data from the University of Michigan. University of Michigan's Surveys of Consumers director and the Institute for Social Research's research associate professor,