Group 1 - Consumer confidence in the U.S. significantly declined in August, reaching a three-month low, indicating ongoing concerns related to tariffs and inflation [1] - The final consumer confidence index for August dropped to 58.2, down from 61.7 in July and below the preliminary value of 58.6 [1] - Consumers expect prices to rise at an annual rate of 4.8% over the next year, an increase from the previous month's expectation of 4.5% [1] Group 2 - Approximately 63% of respondents anticipate an increase in the unemployment rate over the next year, a figure that is higher than both the previous month and the same period last year [1] - The willingness to purchase big-ticket items and automobiles has significantly worsened, with consumers citing high prices and tax/tariff factors as major concerns [1] - The U.S. government reported that consumer spending in July saw the largest month-over-month increase in four months, supported by income growth [2] Group 3 - The core PCE price index, excluding food and energy, rose to 2.9% year-over-year in July, marking the highest level since February [2] - The Michigan University index reflecting future expectations fell to 55.9, a three-month low, and the current conditions index also decreased to 61.7 [2]
关税与通胀忧虑挥之不去 美国消费者信心降至三个月低点
Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-08-29 15:59