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A measure of consumer sentiment tracked by the University of Michigan dipped in September to its lowest level in four months, according to data released Friday, driven in part by Americans’ fears that inflation may yet worsen.
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A University of Michigan measure of consumer sentiment dipped in September 2026 to its lowest level in four months, according to data released on Friday, September 26, 2026, partly due to fears of worsening inflation.
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{
    "date": "2026-09-26",
    "organization": "University of Michigan"
}
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Economy Inflation Consumer Sentiment University of Michigan
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September 30, 2026 at 7:03 PM (2 weeks ago)
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September 30, 2026 at 7:03 PM (2 weeks ago)

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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/26/business/trump-economy-midterm-elections.html

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