Consumer Sentiment Dips in 2026, Led by Gas-Price Pressures

Consumer sentiment toward the economy, a vital metric for gauging whether consumers are feeling comfortable enough to make major purchases, showed positive signs at the outset of 2026. However, per the latest findings from the University of Michigan’s Survey of Consumers, sentiment has started to dip. The index of Consumer Sentiment fell from 56.6 in… The post Consumer Sentiment Dips in 2026, Led by Gas-Price Pressures appeared first on RISMedia.