US Consumer Confidence Drops to 48.0 Ahead of Midterms

The University of Michigan Consumer Confidence Index fell to 48.0 this month, a sharp decline that signals weakening household sentiment. The drop, reported ahead of the US midterm elections, suggests growing economic pessimism that could weigh on consumption and growth. The magnitude of the decline and its timing raise questions about the durability of the current expansion.

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