2026年2月に米国の消費者信条は56.6に収まり,低所得世帯はインフレと雇用市場の弱さの中で信頼を失い,高所得層は株式の強固な上昇により安定した. U.S. consumer sentiment flatlined at 56.6 in February 2026, with lower-income households losing confidence amid inflation and job market weakness, while higher-income groups held steady due to strong stock gains.

米ミシガン大学消費者調査によると,米国の消費者信条は2026年2月に56.6で安定しており,長期平均85よりはるかに低く,年初から20%以上減少した. U.S. consumer sentiment remained flat at 56.6 in February 2026, well below the long-term average of 85 and down over 20% from the start of the year, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. 株価の好調により,高所得世帯の感情は改善し,低所得・中所得の消費者はインフレの持続,労働市場の弱まり,物価上昇に伴い,信頼感が低下している. The index shows little change, with higher-income households reporting improved sentiment due to strong stock market performance, while lower- and middle-income consumers face declining confidence amid persistent inflation, a weakening labor market, and rising prices. 高価格は,特に低所得層の46%にとって,依然として最大の懸念事項であり,関税も4割以上で高い位置を占めています. High prices remain a top concern for 46% of respondents, particularly among lower-income groups, and tariffs also rank highly, cited by over 40%. エコノミストズは、K字形の復興として知られる格差の増加を警告している。 成長が家庭に依存する傾向にあるため、経済はより脆弱になる可能性がある。 Economists warn the growing divide, known as a K-shaped recovery, could make the economy more fragile as growth increasingly relies on wealthier households.