Hispanic consumer confidence drops sharply in Q1 2026, signaling economic caution.

The Hispanic Consumer Sentiment Index fell from 85.8 in Q4 2025 to 73.94 in Q1 2026, showing a significant decline in confidence about personal finances and the economy. More than half of Hispanic consumers report their financial situation worsened over the past year, and fewer expect improvement in the next year. This shift toward caution could impact spending and economic activity. Key spending confidence also dropped, with fewer Hispanics seeing it as a good time to buy homes or cars.