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Economic Pessimism Hits All-Time High Among Americans On Iran War Fears
Americans anticipate the Iran war disrupting consumer prices and their personal finances: Respondents said they expect costs to rise 4.8% over the next year, above March's 3.8% forecast, marking the largest single-month increase since April 2025, Hsu said. Assessment of personal finances dropped 11% as consumers expressed a “substantial” increase in concerns over high prices and weaker asset values.
Americans anticipate the Iran war disrupting consumer prices and their personal finances: Respondents said they expect costs to rise 4.8% over the next year, above March's 3.8% forecast, marking the largest single-month increase since April 2025, Hsu said. Assessment of personal finances dropped 11% as consumers expressed a “substantial” increase in concerns over high prices and weaker asset values.