Consumer Sentiment news and trends

NY Fed Links Crashing Consumer Sentiment to K-Shaped Economy
Economy // May 27, 2026

Lower-income Americans are facing high levels of economic insecurity and financial strain, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Fed Governor Says Iran War Causing More Uncertainty Than Tariffs
Economy // May 25, 2026

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller says interest rates should remain steady amid continued inflation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Target Eyes Waning Consumer Sentiment Despite Improved Sales
Retail // May 20, 2026

Target is keeping watch on consumer sentiment even as the retailer’s sales improve. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Gas Prices Drive Consumer Sentiment Index to All-Time Low
Consumer Insights // April 24, 2026

The gas price spike drove the University of Michigan’s Index of Consumer Sentiment to the lowest level recorded in its over 73-year history. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Interviews & Exclusives
Consumers Pass the Debt Test but Fail the Savings Test

March 24, 2026
Household finances are showing resilience on the surface, but the underlying sentiment points to a more constrained consumer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you […]

Most Consumers Worry About Finances as Inflation Expectations Worsen

September 08, 2025
Consumers are girding for higher inflation over the short term and long term, while sentiment is souring on job prospects for the next few months. Get the Full Story Complete...

Tariffs Force Retailers to Fess Up About Why Things Cost More

June 19, 2025
The biggest retail trend of 2025 might not be the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) or social platforms like TikTok. It might be the impact of tariffs on consumer sentiment....

Fed Beige Book Data Highlights Pressure on Consumer Spending

March 05, 2025
The word “uncertainty” appears in the Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book 34 times. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Quick Reads
Easing Gas Prices Lift Consumer Sentiment From All-Time Low

June 12, 2026
Consumer sentiment has ticked up as gas prices eased, according to preliminary results for June from the University of Michigan’s Surveys of Consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. […]

NY Fed Links Crashing Consumer Sentiment to K-Shaped Economy

May 27, 2026
Lower-income Americans are facing high levels of economic insecurity and financial strain, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Fed Governor Says Iran War Causing More Uncertainty Than Tariffs

May 25, 2026
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller says interest rates should remain steady amid continued inflation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Target Eyes Waning Consumer Sentiment Despite Improved Sales

May 20, 2026
Target is keeping watch on consumer sentiment even as the retailer’s sales improve. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...