The university's headline index of consumer sentiment tumbled to 47.6, down 10.7% from March to its lowest on record.

Consumers' inflation expectations increased for the short-  and medium-term horizons and held unchanged at the longer-term outlook, as gas price growth expectations jumped to the highest level since ...

Consumer behavior has undoubtedly shifted. Research shows that 70% of consumers are willing to pay a premium for ethically sourced products, and 66% expect brands to understand their needs and ...

Consumer Sentiment Index: 47.6 in April vs. 52.0 consensus and 53.3 prior, according to preliminary data released by the ...

U.S. consumer sentiment plunged to a record low of 47.6 in early April, falling nearly 11% from March. Inflation fears and rising gas prices were k ...

The New York Fed’s survey shows people expect inflation to hit 3.4% in a year. That’s up from an expectation of 3% in ...

The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index inched up again in March, rising 0.8 points to 91.8. The Present Situation ...

Consumer sentiment fell to 53.3 in March while inflation expectations climbed, according to the latest data from the ...

Higher inflation expectations could keep prices elevated despite a ceasefire, complicating the Fed’s path back to its 2% ...

QR Codes are here to stay: Are brands meeting expectations? QR Code engagement has plateaued. Uniqode's State of QR Codes 2026 found that 70% of consumers scan QR Codes monthly, and 47% report their ...

As consumer expectations continue to evolve, the brands that succeed will likely be those that balance aesthetics with practical usability.

Aside from its sustainable attributes, experts note that consumers and beverage-makers alike are turning to plastic packaging ...