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Consumer confidence dips in September amid inflation concerns
Summary by Inflation News Editorial Desk Mira Bhakta , as published by The Hill Business
· September 25, 2026
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U.S. consumer sentiment dipped to a four-month low in September amid rising inflation rates and mounting cost-of-living concerns, according to survey results released Friday. The University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers' index found that consumer confidence slipped to a reading of 48.1 in Sept...
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Key points The University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers' index found that consumer confidence slipped to a reading of 48. 1 in September, a seven percent decrease from August and 15 percent less than... More library Today’s briefing
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