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Grocery Bills Drag Down Consumer Confidence in July
Consumer Insights // July 28, 2026

Concerns about the price of food and groceries contributed to a decline in consumer confidence in July, according to The Conference Board. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Easing Gas Prices Lift Consumer Sentiment From All-Time Low
Consumer Insights // 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...

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...

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Consumer Expectations for Economy Jump 4.1 Points as Personal Finance Optimism Lags

August 07, 2026
The economy is beginning to inspire confidence again, but Americans are not convinced that confidence will arrive in their own wallets anytime soon. 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. […]

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...

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....

Quick Reads
Grocery Bills Drag Down Consumer Confidence in July

July 28, 2026
Concerns about the price of food and groceries contributed to a decline in consumer confidence in July, according to The Conference Board. 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 […]

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...

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...