Economic Uncertainty Signals a More Frugal Summer Ahead, July 2025

Economic Uncertainty Signals a More Frugal Summer Ahead, July 2025

Yahoo Finance/Marist Poll

According to the Yahoo Finance/Marist Poll National Survey, Americans may be thinking twice before they travel, dine out, or shop this summer – a season typically defined by spending. A vast majority of consumers are worried about their personal finances as uncertainty over tariffs and a muddied outlook for the US economy weighs on confidence. We’re seeing a real-time recalibration of spending habits because of both higher prices and growing uncertainty about what’s coming next.

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