U.S. consumer sentiment declined to a four-month low in September, driven by rising inflation rates and increasing cost-of-living concerns. The University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers index reported that consumer confidence fell to a reading of 48.1 in September, marking a 7 percent decrease from August and a 15 percent decline compared to the previous year. The survey results were released on Friday, September 25, 2026.
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U.S. Consumer Confidence Declines in September Due to Inflation Concerns
Consumer confidence in the U.S. fell to a four-month low of 48.1 in September, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. This represents a 7 percent decrease from August and a 15 percent decline from the previous year, attributed to rising inflation and cost-of-living concerns.
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