Consumer sentiment worsens as inflation fears grow, University of Michigan survey shows
1. Consumer sentiment deteriorated worse than expected in March 2025. 2. Survey index fell to 57.0, down 11.9% from February. 3. Inflation expectations rose to 5% over the next year. 4. Unemployment outlook is the highest since 2009, spurring market concerns. 5. Inflation concerns depressed stocks, with Dow down over 500 points.