U.S. Consumer Confidence Hits Post-Pandemic Low Amid Sharp Drop in Expectations
SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 6, 2025 – U.S. consumer confidence tumbled for the fifth consecutive month in April, according to the latest data from The Conference Board, highlighting growing economic anxiety and a potential warning sign for future business and labor market conditions. The Consumer Confidence Index® fell to 86.0—its lowest level since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic—driven by a significant deterioration in consumers' outlook on business conditions, employment, and personal finances.
Expectations Plummet to Recessionary Levels