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WalletHub -  The WalletHub Economic Index is based on a monthly survey that evaluates economic prospects based on 10 components of consumer sentiment. These components revolve around how people feel about their finances, purchasing plans and employment opportunities.

Key Stats

• Real estate popularity drop: Home-buying interest among consumers decreased by nearly 23% in June 2025 compared to last year, marking the second-largest decrease recorded since December 2020.
   
• Decreasing interest in auto purchases: The share of consumers who expect to buy a car in the next six months is roughly 21% lower in June 2025, compared to last year. This is the third-highest drop in auto purchase interest on record since December 2020.
   
• Large purchases are not a priority: In June 2025, consumers’ likelihood of making a large purchase in the next six months is almost 13% lower than last year, the third-sharpest drop in consumers’ interest in large purchases since December 2020.
   
• Decrease in optimism: In June 2025, consumers’ optimism about whether their finances will improve in the next six months is over 7% lower, compared to last year. This represents the fifth-most significant drop in financial outlook sentiment since December 2020.
   
• Less new employment opportunities: The share of consumers who feel new employment opportunities are “abundant” is about 5% lower in June 2025 compared to last year.

 The complete WalletHub Economic Index