US Consumer Confidence Falls December
Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Dec 23, 2025 · Last updated Dec 23, 2025
The decline in consumer confidence, driven by high prices, tariffs by Donald Trump, and a weakening job market, signals potential headwinds for the United States economy. This could lead to a pullback in consumer spending and a more sluggish fourth quarter, negatively impacting retail and other consumer-facing industries.
Consumer confidence in the United States fell in December to its lowest level since Donald Trump rolled out tariffs earlier in the year. The Conference Board reported that its consumer confidence index dropped to 89.1, reflecting growing anxiety among Americans about high prices, inflation, and the impact of tariffs. Perceptions of the job market also declined, with the unemployment rate rising to 4.6%, the highest since 2021. Economists describe the labor market as being in a 'low hire, low fire' state due to uncertainty over Donald Trump's tariffs and the lingering effects of elevated interest rates from the United States — Federal Reserve. Despite some optimism about future financial situations, the overall sentiment points to a challenging economic outlook for the United States.
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