【环球财经】美国9月密歇根大学消费者信心指数初值下降

Core Insights - The preliminary consumer confidence index for September in the U.S. is reported at 55.4, a decrease of 4.8% from August and a year-over-year decline of 21% [1] Economic Conditions - The current economic conditions index stands at 61.2, reflecting a month-over-month decrease of 0.8% and a year-over-year decline of 3.3% [1] - The consumer expectations index is at 51.8, showing a month-over-month drop of 7.3% and a year-over-year decrease of 30.4% [1] Consumer Sentiment - U.S. consumers are increasingly concerned about economic vulnerabilities, including the business environment, labor market, and inflation risks [1] - There is a notable decline in personal financial outlook, with both current and expected personal financial conditions dropping by approximately 8% in September [1] Trade Policy Impact - Trade policy remains a significant concern for U.S. consumers, with about 60% mentioning tariff issues during the survey, showing little change from the previous month [1] Inflation Expectations - Consumers' inflation expectations for the next year remain stable at 4.8%, unchanged from August [1] - Long-term inflation expectations have risen for the second consecutive month to 3.9% in September [1]