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Consumer Sentiment Plunges To Lowest Level On Record

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U.S. consumer sentiment collapsed in April 2026, hitting its lowest recorded level after an 11% monthly plunge, according to the Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index. The index dropped 5.7 points to 47.6, far below the 51.6 forecast, marking the steepest decline since tracking began. Geopolitical tensions—primarily the Iran conflict—drove the downturn, eroding economic confidence and amplifying financial uncertainty among households nationwide. Inflation expectations surged to 4.8% for the coming year, up from 3.8% in March, the largest one-month spike since April 2025. The data underscores deepening economic pessimism, with consumers bracing for prolonged financial strain amid escalating global instability.
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Advisor Perspectives Charts6.62K FollowersFollow5ShareSavePlay(7min)CommentsSummaryConsumer sentiment plunged nearly 11% in April to its lowest level on record, a decline driven largely by the outbreak of the Iran conflict.The Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index fell 5.7 points to 47.6 this month, missing the 51.6 forecast.Year-ahead inflation expectations surged from 3.8% in March to 4.8% this month, the largest one-month increase since April 2025. may1985/iStock via Getty Images By Jennifer Nash Consumer sentiment plunged nearly 11% in April to its lowest level on record, a decline driven largely by the outbreak of the Iran conflict.

The Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index fell 5.7 points to 47.6 thisThis article was written byAdvisor Perspectives Charts6.62K FollowersFollowAdvisor Perspectives is a leading interactive publisher for Registered Investment Advisors. Our AP Charts & Analysis portion of our website analyzes economic and market trends.

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