Consumer Confidence Falls Off a Cliff Confidence in the U.S. economy just hit its lowest point since the COVID panic of 2020. The Conference Board’s latest index dropped to 86 in April—marking the fifth straight month of decline. This isn’t just statistical noise; it’s a clear sign that Americans are losing faith in the financial mirage holding up the system. The mood is souring fast, and rightfully so. Tariff Shockwaves Hit Main Street A new wave of broad-based import tariffs is beginning to hammer households nationwide. Whether driven by political strategy, national security concerns, or misguided economic theory, the results are the same: consumers are feeling the squeeze. With massive levies now applied to everything from steel to electronics—and a…
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