Los estadounidenses compran menos: Se desploma la confianza del consumidor promedio en Estados Unidos

Well yes, the Consumer Sentiment Index in the United States experienced a new drop last March. With a value that exceeds all analysts' forecasts.

No es para menos, los expertos advierten que la incertidumbre política y económica ha afectado la percepción del futuro financiero de los ciudadanos.

Significant decline in the index

The publication is based on the preliminary estimate from the University of Michigan. It indicated that the consumer confidence index fell from 64.7 in February to 57.9 in March. That is, a decrease of 10.5 in just one month and a drop of 27.1 compared to the same period of the previous year.

And of course there is surprise among analysts. They expected a more moderate decline, projecting that the index would be at 63.2, according to MarketWatch.

Factores que influyen en la caída

El informe destaca que las expectativas de los consumidores sobre su futuro financiero se han deteriorado en varias áreas clave, incluyendo:

• Finanzas personales: Mayor preocupación sobre el poder adquisitivo.
• Mercado laboral: Inseguridad en la estabilidad del empleo.
• Inflation: Aumento en los costos de vida.
• Business environment: Uncertainty about economic stability.
• Mercados financierosVolatility on Wall Street.

Political and economic uncertainty

The study highlights that many consumers mentioned political uncertainty as a key factor in their negative perception. "The frequent fluctuations in economic policies make it very difficult for consumers to plan for the future, regardless of their political inclinations," the report states.

Although there are several factors that could have an impact, there is something that marks a turning point. Donald Trump's return to the presidency has generated divided expectations about the country's economic direction. And this has increased volatility in the markets and concern among citizens.

Impact and perspectives

A drop in consumer confidence can translate into a lower willingness to spend, which would affect economic growth in the coming months. In other words, consumers fear a crisis and spend less, they do not feel confident.

Experts warn that if this trend continues, it could have consequences in key sectors such as real estate, automotive, and consumer goods.