Inflation expectations vary by political affiliation, surveys show, but fears of inflation can be self-fulfilling.

With inflation expectations rising and financial uncertainty growing, food decisions are shifting in real-time.

U.S. consumer confidence plummeted in February, the biggest monthly decline in more than four years. Kelly O'Grady explains.

U.S. consumer confidence deteriorated at its sharpest pace in 3-1/2 years in February while 12-month inflation expectations surged, offering further signs that Americans were growing anxious about the potential negative economic impact of the policies of President Donald Trump's administration.

A closely watched measure of U.S. consumer sentiment regarding current and near-term economic conditions saw its biggest month-over-month drop in four years in February and lowest reading since last June.

The Conference Board's consumer confidence report found that confidence slumped in February with the biggest monthly drop in nearly four years amid inflation and tariff concerns.

US consumer confidence fell this month by the most since August 2021 as the Conference Board's gauge of confidence decreased 7 points in February to 98.3, the third straight decline. Michael McKee breaks down the numbers on Bloomberg Television.