WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumer sentiment increased in June for the first time in six months, the latest sign that Americans’ views of the economy have improved as inflation has stayed tame and the Trump administration has reached a truce in its trade fight with China.

Consumer sentiment increased in June for the first time in six months, the latest sign that Americans’ views of the economy have improved as inflation has stayed tame and the Trump administration has

One-year inflation expectations took a notable dip — to 5.1% from 6.6% in the prior survey. And five-year inflation expectations eased to 4.1% from 4.2% in May. Still, the headline consumer sentiment number sits 20% below December 2024's print,