US consumer sentiment declines in April

US Consumer Sentiment Drops Sharply in April

According to preliminary data released by the University of Michigan on Friday, the Consumer Sentiment Index in the United States fell by 10.7% in April compared to the previous month, reaching 47.6. Although this represents an 8.8% increase from the same period last year, the result was below what analysts had anticipated.

The Current Economic Conditions Index also experienced a notable decline, dropping 10.2% from March and decreasing 16.2% compared to March 2025, settling at 50.1. Meanwhile, the Index of Consumer Expectations slipped by 10.8% month-over-month and was down 2.5% year-over-year, registering at 46.1.

Additionally, expectations for inflation over the next year rose significantly from March’s 3.8%.