Trump’s endless trade threats come at a growing cost
An index created by Scott Baker of Northwestern University and colleagues shows that uncertainty about trade policy has shot ...
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US consumer confidence tumbles for the fourth straight month as future expectations hit a 12-year low
U.S. consumer confidence fell for the fourth straight month as Americans’ anxiety about future expectations declined to a ...
US consumers are freaking out. Australian investors should worry
Donald Trump’s tariffs have smashed confidence at the same time as household wealth has taken a whack from falling shares.
Investors Are Gripped by Fear and Distrust, But Hold Onto Favorite Stocks
Surveyed Investopedia readers say they’re pessimistic amid market volatility and mixed economic policies, but continue to ...
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How bad would a recession be right now?
Usually, the federal government spends to help people through recessions. Now, "there will be far less attempt to cushion the ...
Opinion
6 ways the U.S. could get into real trouble from Trump's economic decisions
As a result, recession risks are rising as American consumers become more pessimistic. In recent months, the richest 10% of U.S. households have accounted for an unusually large share of consumer ...
Rising fears of tariffs pummel US consumer confidence to four-year low
U.S. consumer confidence plunged to the lowest level in more than four years in March, with households fearing a recession in ...
US consumer sentiment tumbles to four-year low; fears over tariffs mount
The Conference Board said on Tuesday that write-in responses to the survey showed "worries about the impact of trade policies and tariffs in particular are on the rise," adding "there were also more ...