Consumer Sentiment Falls to 5-Month Low; Higher Costs Cited — RISMedia
By: Michael Catarevas | Published: 2026-10-09 18:46:23 | Source: www.rismedia.com
The latest University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index, released Oct. 9, fell to 46.3 in October, down 1.8 points from September’s reading of 48.1. It was a five-month low, as various negative factors weigh on the minds of Americans.
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