Consumer Sentiment news and trends

GDP Shows Consumer Resilience Under Pressure as CEOs Eye Recession
Economy // May 29, 2025

Tariffs are in limbo. GDP is shrinking. CEOs are pessimistic. And consumers are caught in the middle of all the uncertainty, buffeted by rising prices and an uncertain employment picture. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Report: LVMH Tells Analysts Demand Remains Weak in Luxury Sector
Retail // May 21, 2025

Luxury conglomerate LVMH reportedly told investors and analysts that demand remains soft due to weaker consumer confidence in China and other markets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Consumers Brace for Economic Storm, Confidence Plunges to 3-Year Low
Economy // May 16, 2025

Consumer gloom is not quite at historic levels — but it’s awfully close. 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....

Consumer Belt-Tightening Could Cost the US Economy $92 Billion This Year
Economy // April 27, 2025

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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. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. […]

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...

Will December’s Job Bounce Get Consumers to Keep Spending?

January 10, 2025
For the jobs market, this is the way the year ends — not with a whimper but a bang. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

U Mich Survey Shows 40% Consumer Sentiment Uptick Since June 2022

September 13, 2024
There was a slight improvement in consumer sentiment this month, as inflation’s heady pace ticked lower. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Report: LVMH Tells Analysts Demand Remains Weak in Luxury Sector

May 21, 2025
Luxury conglomerate LVMH reportedly told investors and analysts that demand remains soft due to weaker consumer confidence in China and other markets. 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 […]

Tariff Could Bring ‘Notable Markdowns’ to Growth Forecasts Worldwide

April 20, 2025
A wave of new economic surveys and projections this week will illustrate the impact of America’s tariff campaign. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Consumer Spending Grows Shakier Amid Wave of Tariffs

April 13, 2025
If consumer spending forms the foundation of the American economy, tariffs could represent an earthquake. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Synchrony: Consumers Becoming ‘More Thoughtful About Spending’

March 25, 2025
American consumers are growing more cautious about spending, according to an executive at card issuer Synchrony. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...