Michigan Consumer Sentiment Plummets to Near-Record Low

Consumer confidence in the US has plummeted, reaching near-historic lows as persistent economic anxieties grip Americans. The University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index for November 2025 landed at a dismal 51.0, signaling enduring uncertainty in the face of mounting economic challenges. This decline follows a year-long trend of plummeting sentiment, reflecting widespread pessimism about the future of the economy and its impact on everyday lives.