Consumer Sentiment Hits Record Low Amid Rising Prices and Economic Concerns

The University of Michigan's Consumer Sentiment Index fell to a historic low in May, dropping by 11% from April. This decline reflects growing concerns over inflation, rising gasoline prices due to military actions against Iran, and increasing credit card debt among consumers.

By Rich Duprey Fri, May 22, 2026 at 7:24 PM GMT+3 5 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Consumer Sentiment Hits Record Low Amid Rising Prices and Economic Concerns

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