Tag: <span>consumer sentiment</span>

US consumer sentiment hits 45.2, worst since 2011
US consumer sentiment fell to 45.2 in October, the lowest since 2011. Here's why the shift matters for brand and pricing strategy.

76% Blame Global Conflict for Cost-of-Living Pain
Ipsos's ninth Cost of Living Monitor shows 76% blame conflict for rising prices and 70% expect higher energy bills. Here's how brands…

US sentiment hits four-month low as inflation fears grow
University of Michigan's final September sentiment index fell to 48.1 as one-year inflation expectations jumped to 4.6%. What cautious buyers mean for…

Worry Data Is Demand Data: Fast-Moving Consumer Fears
Ipsos's September tracker shows sharp monthly jumps in healthcare, unemployment, immigration and crime. For brands, public worry is a demand signal.

US Shoppers Spend More but Feel Worse: A Mood Paradox
US consumer sentiment is falling while spending keeps rising. Goldman Sachs points to trust, headlines and institutions—not just income. What it means…