Recent surveys from the New York Federal Reserve reveal a concerning trend among American consumers, who are increasingly pessimistic about their future financial situations despite stable long-term inflation expectations. The survey indicates that one-year inflation expectations have seen a slight rise to 3.1%, while consumers express growing anxiety about the economic outlook. Many Americans fear missing minimum debt payments, which reflects the worsening sentiment. Despite businesses also anticipating an increase in costs, inflation expectations for the medium and long terms remain unchanged. Experts note that while inflation fears persist, consumer financial outlooks are deteriorating, suggesting a disparity between economic indicators and public sentiment.