【环球财经】美国8月密歇根大学消费者信心指数下降约6%

Core Insights - The consumer confidence index in the U.S. for August is reported at 58.2, marking a decline of approximately 6% from July, and is the first decrease in four months [1] - The current economic conditions index fell from 68.0 in July to 61.7, while the consumer expectations index dropped from 57.7 to 55.9, which is also lower than the 72.1 recorded in August of the previous year [1] - A significant 43% of respondents indicated that high prices are affecting their standard of living, an increase from 39% in July, representing the highest level in nearly five months [1] Economic Environment - The trade environment continues to pose threats to various aspects of the economy, despite consumers no longer fearing catastrophic scenarios following the tariff announcements in April [1] - The percentage of respondents mentioning tariffs or taxes as negative factors for car purchases rose from 57% in July to nearly 62% in August, the highest level since May [1] - Respondents generally expect high price pressures to persist for an extended period [1] Labor Market Expectations - Following a slight improvement in July, expectations for the U.S. labor market worsened in August, with approximately 63% of respondents anticipating an increase in the unemployment rate over the next year, up from 37% in the same period last year [1]