https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/americans-sour-on-donald-trump-s-economy-as-affordability-strains-intensifyContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/americans-sour-on-donald-trump-s-economy-as-affordability-strains-intensifyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/americans-sour-on-donald-trump-s-economy-as-affordability-strains-intensify#u44466Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:20:35 +0000US consumer sentiment fell in August 2026, ending a three-month recovery period. Americans are increasingly dissatisfied with the economy under Donald Trump as inflation concerns and affordability strains intensify. This decline is particularly pronounced among Republicans, whose economic optimism has reached its lowest point since the 2024 election. A University of Michigan survey indicates that inflation remains a primary focus for consumers, while market indicators show rising Treasury yields and oil prices accompanying the dip in sentiment.Why it mattersConsumer sentiment serves as a leadi