The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index at 44.8 has never been lower

... Gallup’s findings were echoed by University of Michigan data released Friday that showed consumer sentiment falling to its lowest point since the survey began in 1952. ...

 

-- WaPo 

 

Consumer sentiment hits fresh record low in May as Iran war fuels inflation worries:

 

The index of consumer sentiment fell to 44.8 from a preliminary reading of 48.2. It’s also well below the 49.8 level seen at the end of April. ...                                      

 

But it's the Golden Age!