Let's talk about expectations for the future of the Trump economy.... - Belle of the Ranch [View all]

The Expectations Index collapsed 8.6 points to 63.2 - worse than during COVID-19 peak, comparable to Great Recession recovery period. Numbers below 80 on the expectations index are considered a leading recession indicator.

Consumer Concerns include prices and inflation, tariffs and trade policies, federal government shutdown, and
pessimism about business conditions, labor market, and household income growth.