Consumer Sentiment Index Drops To 7-Month Low Amid Inflation Concerns
Consumer sentiment fell for the second straight month, dropping about 5% to reach its lowest reading since July 2024. Read more here.
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US consumer sentiment slumped in early February to a seven-month low on a spike in short-term inflation expectations related to concerns about tariffs.The preliminary February sentiment index slid 3.3 points to 67.
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Valentine’s Day may be around the corner, but consumers aren’t feeling much love for the U.S. economy. The University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index dropped for the second straight month to a reading of 67.
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US Consumer Sentiment Drops to Seven Month Low
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US consumer sentiment drops to 7-month low as inflation worries rise
US consumer confidence weakened in early February, hitting a seven-month low as concerns over inflation and tariffs grew. The University of Michigan’s preliminary sentiment index fell to 67.8, down 3.
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