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US consumer confidence falls in April
The Consumer Sentiment Index in the United States declined 10.7% in April compared to the month prior, to stand at 47.6, a preliminary report published by the University of Michigan showed on Friday. The figure was 8.8% up on an annual level and came lower than analyst’s forecasts. The Current Economic Conditions Index dropped 10.2% in the reported period compared to March and slid 16.2% compared to March 2025, landing at 50.1 points. The Index of Consumer Expectations retreated 10.8% on a monthly basis and fell 2.5% on a yearly basis, coming in at 46.1. "Year-ahead inflation expectations surged from 3.8% in March ... (full story)