Sentiment Falls Amid Iran Conflict, Soaring Gas Prices

March 27, 2026
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Consumer Sentiment Declines Amid Concerns About Inflation Unemployment

Consumers across age groups and political parties are feeling more down about the economy. The University of Michigan’s Surveys of Consumers shows sentiment dropped 6% in March, hitting its lowest level in months. Rising gas prices and the U.S. military conflict in Iran came up most often in interviews. Read the full report from the Institute for Social Research.

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