US consumer sentiment sees a minor decline in March

US Consumer Sentiment Experiences Slight Decline in March

According to preliminary data released by the University of Michigan on Friday, the Consumer Sentiment Index in the United States dropped by 1.9% in March compared to February, reaching 55.5. On a year-over-year basis, this represents a 2.6% decrease.

The Current Economic Conditions Index rose 2.1% from the previous month, standing at 57.8, but was still 9.4% lower than in March 2025. Meanwhile, the Index of Consumer Expectations saw a 4.4% monthly decline, yet improved by 2.9% compared to the previous year, coming in at 54.1.

The report noted that interviews conducted before the recent military developments in Iran reflected some improvement in sentiment.