In January 2025, the U.S. Consumer Confidence Index measured by the University of Michigan fell to 71.1 from 74 in December, marking a notable deterioration linked to unemployment concerns and a rise in inflation expectations to 3.3%. In Europe, consumer confidence in the euro area remained weak with an index at -14.2, although a slight improvement from -14.5 in December. This pessimism is fueled by general economic concerns and high prices. #USConsumerConfidence