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U.S. Consumer Sentiment (October 2025)

Jennifer L. Douglas 10/29/2025

The first week of the government shutdown saw no surge in Americans' economic anxiety.

Summary

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

  • Americans’ concern about the economy and stress levels remained largely unchanged in early October, despite the onset of a federal government shutdown and persistent inflationary pressures.
  • Life insurance prospects exhibit greater financial sensitivity than those not considering coverage, along with higher levels of trust in insurers.

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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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