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Warsh takes the helm as global bond markets push long-term yields higher, with the 30-year U.S. Treasury around 5.11% amid energy-price shocks, AI-driven capital demand, and large deficits; investors debate whether the Fed should stay hawkish to keep inflation expectations anchored or cut to ease borrowing costs, while Warsh's AI-disinflation thesis has yet to show in the data.
Barry Ritholtz curates Monday AM Reads, highlighting a divided U.S. Court of International Trade ruling Trump’s 10% tariffs unlawful, inflation expectations remaining anchored helping the Fed, cognitive traps that make stock-market bubbles hard to spot, billionaire backlash over pied-à-terre taxes, and AI’s rapid advance per Stanford’s AI Index alongside the AI-labor debate, plus Iran’s potential endurance in Hormuz, and the historical arc from Buckley to Citizens United on money in politics.
The University of Michigan’s final April consumer sentiment index fell to 49.8, the lowest on records dating to 1952, but rose slightly from the preliminary reading after a ceasefire announcement and softer gas prices. Despite the modest rebound, Americans remain worried about finances as year-ahead inflation expectations jumped to 4.7% from 3.8% in March—the largest one-month rise since April 2025—leaving overall sentiment just below levels seen in mid-2022 when inflation peaked.
The University of Michigan’s preliminary April 2026 consumer sentiment index fell 11% to 47.6, potentially the lowest on record, reflecting broad American pessimism about the economy despite relatively low unemployment and inflation. Near-term inflation expectations rose to 4.8% and longer-run expectations to 3.4%; sentiment dropped across Democrats and Republicans. Analysts say confidence could improve if Iran-related supply disruptions ease and gas prices moderate.
Fed Governor Stephen Miran again urged rate cuts, saying policy could be about a point lower over the year even as oil prices spike, arguing the energy shock won’t drive inflation unless wage-price dynamics deteriorate and inflation expectations rise. He notes policy acts with a lag and inflation expectations remain anchored, and he has dissented at every meeting since September 2025; markets expect no moves this year, and Warsh’s chairmanship remains blocked.
Mortgage rates jumped to a seven-month high, with the 30-year fixed at about 6.41% after a three-day rise driven by weakness in the bond market tied to inflation fears sparked by the Iran conflict, marking the sharpest 3-day move since early April 2025.
One-year breakeven inflation jumped to 4.62%—the highest since June 2022—while the two-year rose to 3.18% and the five-year to 2.58%, as Middle East tensions push near-term inflation expectations higher and crude oil stays around $100 a barrel. The move signals persistent inflation concerns that could complicate Federal Reserve policy and weigh on retirees and markets.
Trump’s plan to levy 10% tariffs on eight European countries tied to Greenland spooked markets, sparking a broad selloff in long‑dated U.S. Treasuries as yields jumped—the 10‑year to about 4.31% and the 30‑year to around 4.92%—the day’s biggest moves in months and signaling worries about inflation, growth, and potential central‑bank easing amid geopolitically charged risk.
A government shutdown has led to a significant decline in consumer sentiment, reaching a three-year low, with widespread pessimism about personal finances and the economy, although stock market gains and strong holiday sales forecasts provide some optimism. The survey also indicates rising unemployment expectations, but data is limited due to the shutdown.
The September 2025 Survey of Consumer Expectations indicates rising short- and long-term inflation expectations, deteriorating labor market outlooks with increased unemployment and job loss fears, and mixed household financial sentiments, reflecting cautious consumer outlooks amid economic uncertainties.
Consumer confidence in the US has sharply declined in September, with key indicators suggesting increased recession risks, despite Wall Street's optimism. The Expectations Index fell below recession warning levels, and consumer sentiment about current economic conditions has worsened, raising concerns about future economic stability amid potential data reporting disruptions due to the government shutdown.
The August 2025 survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York shows a slight increase in short-term inflation expectations, worsening job and unemployment outlooks, and a decline in job finding prospects, while household income growth remains stable and credit perceptions fluctuate.
Consumer sentiment in August declined due to new tariffs imposed by President Trump, with inflation expectations rising and economic growth slowing, though some sectors remain resilient amid ongoing trade tensions and policy changes.
The stock market experienced a slight decline with the Dow Jones falling 0.3% amid mixed earnings reports and economic data, including a drop in inflation expectations. Netflix's stock dropped over 5% despite beating earnings forecasts, while other stocks like Charles Schwab and Coinbase rose significantly. Key movers included Chevron and Nvidia, with broader market sentiment influenced by consumer confidence and inflation outlooks.
The June 2025 Survey of Consumer Expectations shows a slight decrease in short-term inflation expectations, improved household financial outlooks, and positive trends in employment and credit access, indicating cautious optimism among consumers despite some rising costs in commodities and housing.