Consumer Sentiment Drops to All-Time Lows Amid Iran War, While Markets Reach Record Highs
Consumer sentiment in the U.S. has fallen to a historic low due to rising gas prices linked to the Iran war, yet stock markets have reached record highs. The University of Michigan's Index of Consumer Sentiment dropped to 49.8 in April 2026, the lowest in over 60 years, while the S&P 500 rose 9.8% in April.
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