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One of the most alarming indicators is the significant drop in U.S. consumer sentiment. As of April, the Consumer Sentiment Index plunged to 50.8, marking the second-lowest on record and experiencing the steepest decline since the early 1990s recession. This index, often regarded as the ‘heartbeat’ of the economy, reflects widespread fears regarding current economic conditions and bleak outlooks for the future.