US consumer sentiment fell to one of the lowest readings on record and long-term inflation expectations climbed to the highest since 1991 on fears of the economic fallout from tariffs.

Expectations fell across the board, but the decline was particularly prominent among middle-income families. Prices remain a top concern.

U.S. consumer sentiment ebbed for a fourth straight month in April amid concerns about the economic impact of tariffs. The University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers said on Friday its Consumer Sentiment Index came in at 52.