Washington, United States, Oct 9, 2026 (AFP) - US consumer sentiment dips as cost worries mount: survey

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2026-10-09

US consumer sentiment ticked down in October, survey data showed Friday, with sharp declines seen among those with lower incomes as cost of living worries in the world's largest economy soar. The University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index stood at 46.3 this month, down from 48.1 in September. While this marked just a small monthly dip, the preliminary report flagged that "sentiment for lower-income consumers and those with smaller stock po......

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