(Breitbart)—Consumer sentiment rose sharply in June, according to data released Friday by the University of Michigan, as Americans reported improving views of both current economic conditions and future prospects.
The Index of Consumer Sentiment climbed to 60.7, up from 52.2 in May, a 16.3 percent increase that marked the first gain in six months. The index remains 11 percent below its June 2024 level and roughly 18 percent lower than its recent peak in December 2024, following the presidential election.
“Sentiment improved across a range of economic aspects, including expectations for personal finances and business conditions,” said Surveys of Consumers Director Joanne Hsu, noting that the gains were broad-based. The index measuring current economic conditions rose 10 percent to 64.8, while the index of consumer expectations jumped 21.3 percent to 58.1.
Despite the rebound, overall sentiment remains consistent with consumer expectations of a slowing economy and elevated inflation risks, Hsu said.
Inflation expectations moderated in June. The year-ahead inflation outlook fell to 5.0 percent from 6.6 percent in May. Long-run inflation expectations declined to 4.0 percent from 4.2 percent, the second consecutive monthly drop and the lowest level since February. Still, both short- and long-term expectations remain above where they stood for most of the second half of 2024.
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Why One Survival Food Company Shines Above the Rest
Let’s be real. “Prepper Food” or “Survival Food” is generally awful. The vast majority of companies that push their cans, bags, or buckets desperately hope that their customers never try them and stick them in the closet or pantry instead. Why? Because if the first time they try them is after the crap hits the fan, they’ll be too shaken to call and complain about the quality.
It’s true. Most long-term storage food is made with the cheapest possible ingredients with limited taste and even less nutritional value. This is why they tout calories so much. Sure, they provide calories but does anyone really want to go into the apocalypse with food their family can’t stand?
This is what prompted the Llewellyns to launch Heaven’s Harvest. They bought survival food from multiple companies and determined they couldn’t imagine being stuck in an extended emergency with such low-quality food. They quickly discovered that freeze drying food for long-term storage doesn’t have to mean sacrificing flavor, consistency, or nutrition.
Their ingredients are all-American. In fact, they’re locally sourced and all-natural! This allows their products to be the highest quality on the market, so good that their customers often break open a bag in a pinch to eat because they want to, not just because they have to due to an emergency.
At Heaven’s Harvest, their only focus is amazing food. They don’t sell bugout bags, solar chargers, or multitools. They have one mission – feeding Americans in times of crisis.
What they DO offer is the ability for people to thrive in times of greatest need. On top of long-term storage food, they offer seeds to help Americans for the truly long-term. They want them to grow their own food if possible which is why they offer only Heirloom, Non-GMO, Non-Hybrid, Open-Pollinated seeds so their customers can build permanent food security on their own property.