Terry’s reporting on consumer sentiment for Investopedia examines how Americans feel about the economy during periods of inflation, political uncertainty, shifting tariffs, and changing job conditions. His reporting translates survey data and economic indicators into clear insights that show why confidence rises or falls and how those shifts affect everyday spending and financial stability. The stories span topics such as labor‑market anxiety, post‑holiday slowdowns, tariff‑driven inflation fears, and comparisons to past downturns. Together, they highlight Terry’s strength in making economic mood and behavior understandable and relevant to the average reader.
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Labor Market Worries Send Consumer Confidence to Lowest Levels Since April
Economic concerns about employment and job security drive consumer confidence to its lowest point in recent months.
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Consumers’ View of Current Economy as Bad as During Inflation Surge of 2022
Consumer sentiment about the economy is now as negative as it was during the peak of the 2022 inflation crisis.
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Consumer Confidence Improves in July as Inflation Fears Dip
Latest consumer confidence data and economic outlook for July 2025.
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Will Consumers Rescue the Economy Again Amid Tariffs?
Analysis of whether consumer spending can sustain economic growth in the face of new tariff policies.
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These Charts Show Consumers Feel Worse About the Economy Than in 2008 Great Recession
Visual data revealing that current consumer sentiment has fallen below levels seen during the 2008 financial crisis.
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Tariff Fears Bring Consumers Back to Inflation Heyday of 2022
Proposed tariffs are sparking inflation concerns among consumers, echoing anxiety from the 2022 inflation period.
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Did Consumers Experience a Holiday Hangover in January?
Examination of consumer spending and sentiment patterns following the holiday shopping season.
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What’s Behind Surging Small Business Optimism: Trump’s Pro-Business Policies
Analysis of increased optimism among small business owners driven by pro-business policy initiatives.
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Consumer Sentiment Is Improving, But Fell Short of Post-Election Bump Expectations
While consumer sentiment is showing improvement, it has not reached the levels expected following recent elections.
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Hurricanes, Election Can’t Slow Down U.S. Consumers
Despite hurricanes and election uncertainty, American consumers continue to spend and drive economic growth.
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Surveys Show Consumers, Businesses Anxious for Election to Conclude
Survey data indicates widespread anxiety among consumers and business leaders during the election period.
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Consumer Confidence, Economy Dropped Most in Three Years
Consumer confidence and economic indicators experienced their largest decline in three years.
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Questions with Economist: What Consumer Sentiment Says About Economy
Expert analysis on what consumer sentiment indicators reveal about the broader economic outlook.
Covering Consumer Sentiment for Investopedia