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US consumer sentiment falls as inflation and economic outlook weigh

US consumer sentiment fell 6% in August, according to the University of Michigan, as inflation concerns and the economic outlook affected households.

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Worsening sentiment may signal weaker household spending and add to concerns about US economic momentum.

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  1. US consumer sentiment falls 6 per cent in August as inflation, economic outlook weigh on households: University of Michigan ↗timesofoman.com · Recorded source date: Aug 30, 2026, 9:16 AM UTC

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