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U.S. Consumer Sentiment Slumps Much More Than Expected In August

(RTTNews) - Preliminary data released by the University of Michigan on Friday showed consumer sentiment in the U.S. has deteriorated by much more than anticipated in the month of August.

(RTTNews) - Preliminary data released by the University of Michigan on Friday showed consumer sentiment in the U.S. has deteriorated by much more than anticipated in the month of August.

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Why it matters

The U.S. consumer sentiment slump is a key macroeconomic indicator that materially shifts expectations for Federal Reserve policy, directly impacting credit markets and borrowing costs.

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