U.S. consumer resilience exceeds expectations as the retail sector expands hiring against the trend, yet economic concerns are quietly emerging.

Against the backdrop of multiple intertwined economic risks, the U.S. consumer market has demonstrated strong resilience, with public consumption intentions showing no significant decline. This has driven a hiring boom in the retail sector this year, bringing employment figures back to a phase high. At the same time, the express logistics industry has seen a synchronous recovery in employment, with companies' confidence in labor demand rebounding markedly. However, industry organizations and leading enterprises have issued warning signals: geopolitical tensions have pushed oil prices higher, while consumer confidence has dropped to a low point. The subsequent expansion of retail employment may face risks of reversal. Despite being affected by factors such as the situation in Iran, rising oil prices, increasing inflation, and tariff policies, the U.S.

FX678 FinanceMay 11 10:50

Consumer Sentiment Falls to New Record Lows Amid War in Iran

WSJMay 8 22:29

Improved employment outlook boosts confidence as U.S. consumer sentiment unexpectedly rises to a yearly high in April.

Despite ongoing pressures from high prices and the situation in the Middle East, U.S. consumer confidence unexpectedly rebounded in April, rising to its highest level this year.

Zhitong FinanceApr 28 23:51

The escalation of the U.S.-Israel conflict against Iran has intensified economic uncertainty, driving U.S. consumer confidence to its lowest level in nearly half a century.

U.S. consumer confidence deteriorated further in April.

Zhitong FinanceApr 24 22:46

Amid rising concerns over inflation and economic prospects, U.S. consumer confidence has plummeted to a historical low.

Against the backdrop of ongoing turmoil in the Middle East and surging energy prices, U.S. consumer confidence has significantly deteriorated.

Zhitong FinanceApr 10 22:28

U.S. consumer confidence drops to a three-month low, with inflation expectations posting the largest increase in nearly a year.

Amid ongoing Middle East conflicts driving up energy prices, U.S. consumer confidence has notably weakened, while inflation expectations have risen again.

Zhitong FinanceMar 27 23:20