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Consumer confidence holds steady from September amid persistent inflation

Outlet: The Hill · Max Rego · Published 23/10/2026 15:37 UTC

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U.S. consumer sentiment flatlined from September to October, as persistent inflation squeezes Americans’ finances. Consumer confidence sat at a measure of 48 percent this month, a minor decrease from last month’s reading of 48.1, according to the University of Michigan’s Surveys of Consumers Index. Consumer sentiment has dipped by 10.4 percent from October 2025, with...

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    U.S. consumer sentiment flatlined from September to October, as persistent inflation squeezes Americans’ finances. Conference Consumer confidence sat at a measure of 48 percent this month, a minor decrease from last month’s reading of 48.1, according to the University of Michigan’s Surveys of Consumers Index. Consumer sentiment has dipped by 10.4 percent from October 2025, with...

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