"Tensions in the Middle East Send Global Economy into a Tailspin: Consumer Sentiment Hits Record Low A new survey from the University of Michigan has revealed a stark decline in consumer confidence, with sentiment plummeting to a record low in April. The drop is largely attributed to the ongoing U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran, which has sent shockwaves through the global economy and led to a significant spike in oil prices. As a result, consumers are feeling increasingly anxious about their financial futures, with confidence levels slipping nearly 11% since March. The downward trend is a worrying sign for the economy, and experts will be closely monitoring the situation to see how it unfolds in the coming weeks."
Consumer sentiment sank to a record low in April as weeks of U.S.-Israeli strikes in Iran have impacted oil prices globally, a new University of Michigan survey found. Consumer confidence has dropped nearly 11 percent since March, a downward trend that started after the U.S. and Israel launched a joint military campaign against Iran on...