US consumer sentiment near record low ahead of midterm elections
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In October, consumer sentiment in the U.S. plummeted to a concerning 48.0, driven by rising prices and economic worries amid the ongoing Middle East conflict. Survey results suggest that independents show the steepest drop in confidence, approaching historical lows.…
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✦ IN BRIEF · AIAI-generated summary
- 01US consumer sentiment plummeted to 48.0 in October.
- 02The drop is attributed to rising prices and the ongoing Middle East conflict.
- 03Inflation expectations rose, and independents show the steepest drop in confidence.