Confidence among U.S. consumers registered the largest monthly decline in more than three years in February, as fears of recession reappeared amid concerns over the inflationary impact of President Tr

Consumer confidence took its biggest dive in more than three years, adding to growing concerns over inflation, job security, and the broader economy — as Americans grapple with high prices and uncertain financial conditions.

US consumer confidence fell this month by the most since August 2021 on concerns about the outlook for the broader economy, adding to a growing stack of indicators that uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s policies has Americans increasingly worried about their economic future.