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US consumer sentiment falls in October amid weaker durables outlook

By Iain Gilbert

Date: Friday 09 Oct 2026

(Sharecast News) - US consumer sentiment slipped slightly in October, according to an advanced estimate from the University of Michigan, easing by 1.8 points to 46.3, as modest improvements in year‑ahead expectations were outweighed by weaker views on buying conditions for big‑ticket items.
October's preliminary reading showed that Democrats and Republicans...

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