Trade tensions, high prices and interest rates drive slip in consumers' outlook

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Consumer sentiment fell by less than four index points in September, reaching its lowest reading in four months and down 15% from January 2026, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers.

Consumer sentiment fell by less than four index points in September, reaching its lowest reading in four months and down 15% from January 2026, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking student. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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