Core Insights - The U.S. economy is showing widespread improvements across various aspects, as noted by Joanne Hsu, the director of the University of Michigan survey [1] Group 1 - Recent easing of tariff levels and trade policy volatility has contributed to consumer confidence, leading to a reduction in their concerns about potential economic downturns [1]

Core Insights - The volatility of trade policies in April is reported to be nine times the average level from 2015 to 2024 [1] Group 1 - The trade policy volatility in April is significantly higher than historical averages, indicating potential instability in trade relations [1]