Pessimism About Future Household Finances Rises, Yet Majority of U.S. Consumers Remain Optimistic

TransUnion’s Q2 2025 Consumer Pulse study also finds those consumers most concerned about tariffs are seeking credit at elevated ratesCHICAGO, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As tariffs and the potential for rising cost of goods have dominated the news cycle since early April, a new TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) Q2 2025 Consumer Pulse study found that 27% of U.S. consumers are now pessimistic about their household finances over the next 12 months. This marks a six-percentage point rise from Q4 2024 (21%) and a f ...