Skip to contentHome page Seeking Alpha - Power to InvestorsUS EconomyApr 10, 2026, 8:15 PM ETXLY, VCR, RXI, RSPD, PEZ, FXD, PSCD, FDIS, IEDI, IYK, IYC, EWC, FLCA, BBCA, VCE:CADanielle Park, CFA6.48K FollowersCommentsUS consumer sentiment sank about 11% this month, extending a decline that began with the start of the Iran conflict, and is currently about 9% below a year ago.The preliminary April sentiment index slumped to 47.6 from 53.3 in March, while inflation expectations rose, current economic conditions hit a record low, and the current financial situation index hit the lowest since March 2009.At the end of February, StatsCan said Canada’s economy contracted 0.6% annualized in the final quarter of 2025. We get the Q1 GDP growth estimate on May 29th.NVS/iStock via Getty ImagesUS consumer sentiment sank about 11% this month, extending a decline that began with the start of the Iran conflict, and is currently about 9% below a year ago.Demographic groups across age, income, and political partyThis article was written byDanielle Park, CFA6.48K FollowersPortfolio Manager, financial analyst, attorney, finance author, a regular guest on North American media. Danielle Park is the author of the best selling myth-busting book “Juggling Dynamite: An insider’s wisdom on money management, markets and wealth that lasts,” as well as a popular daily financial blog:www.jugglingdynamite.com Danielle worked as an attorney until 1997 when she was recruited to work for an international securities firm. A Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), she now helps to manage millions for some of Canada's wealthiest families as a Portfolio Manager and analyst at the independent investment counsel firm she co-founded Venable Park Investment Counsel Inc. www.venablepark.com. For two decades, Danielle has been writing, speaking and educating industry professionals and investors on the risks and realities of investment behaviors. A member of the internationally recognized CFA Institute, Toronto Society of Financial Analysts, and the Law Society of Upper Canada. Danielle is also an avid health and fitness buff.CommentsTo ensure this doesn’t happen in the future, please enable Javascript and cookies in your browser.Is this happening to you frequently? Please report it on our feedback forum.If you have an ad-blocker enabled you may be blocked from proceeding. Please disable your ad-blocker and refresh.