Americans feel more and more glum, data shows. Economists are over it
Consumer confidence plummets to 12-year low
5 independently detected trends connected to this subject, with the latest coverage first.
This hub groups 5 separate news trends connected to Consumer Confidence, spanning August 21, 2026 through October 3, 2026. Each event page combines source coverage, attention velocity and a time-stamped explanation instead of treating every headline as a separate story.
The record below represents 37 article observations and 34 source signals, led by Business coverage. Use it to compare how individual events emerged, spread and changed over time.
Consumer confidence plummets to 12-year low
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Rising gas prices push U.S. consumer confidence to a seven‑month low just weeks before the midterms.
US consumer confidence has dropped to its lowest point in seven months, with gas prices remaining above $4 per gallon.
A wave of food recalls has swept the U.S. this summer, affecting staples like blueberries, guacamole and granola.