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Consumer sentiment rises for 1st time this year as inflation remains tame
- The University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index rose 16% in June 2025, marking the first increase in six months across the U.S.
- This rise followed a period of steady declines linked to anxiety over Trump's high tariffs and ongoing trade policy uncertainty announced in April.
- Sentiment improved among supporters of both major parties and independents, though overall confidence remains about 20% below December 2024 levels.
- Consumers' inflation expectations dropped this month, easing concerns, while prices rose 2.4% year-over-year in May, slightly up from April's 2.3%.
- The Federal Reserve is anticipated to maintain its main short-term interest rate around 4.3%, while economists caution that escalating tariffs could prolong economic uncertainty.
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U.S. consumer sentiment rises for 1st time this year as inflation remains tame
Consumer sentiment increased in June for the first time in six months, the latest sign that Americans’ views of the economy have improved as inflation has stayed tame and the Trump administration has reached a truce in its trade fight with China.
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