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U.S. Consumer Sentiment (July 2025)

Jennifer L. Douglas 8/11/2025

There’s been a modest easing of concerns about the economy following April’s sharp rise.

Summary

First initiated in 2008, this quarterly survey tracks consumer opinions of the economy and confidence in the financial services industry.

  • Concern about the U.S. economy declined by 6 percentage points since April. Still, more than half of Americans remain deeply concerned.
  • Americans continue to be more worried about the broader economy than their own financial situation, with 32 percent expressing high concern about their personal finances.
  • Confidence in the financial services industry has remained largely stable since spring.

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Meet the Project Director

Jennifer L. Douglas
Jennifer Douglas is part of a team responsible for implementing and managing processes to ensure the quality of LIMRA’s research program. She conducts and provides guidance on select research initiatives ensuring quality, integrity, and relevance to the industry. Douglas began her career at LIMRA in 1998 as an analyst in Product Research, where she shaped LIMRA’s long-term care insurance research program. She received her bachelor's degree in mathematics from Central Connecticut State University and her master's degree in research, measurement, and quantitative analysis from Southern Connecticut State University.

Senior Research Director, Member Benefits
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jdouglas@limra.com


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