Consumer Sentiment Weakens Amid Rising Inflation Expectations in April

Economic observers are paying attention to the state of the consumer.

People shop at a retail store in New York City, on March 21, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

Intensifying economic and inflation concerns continued to weigh on U.S. consumer sentiment amid trade-related uncertainty.

The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index, released on April 25, weakened for the fourth consecutive month in April, tumbling 8 percent from the previous month.