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University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Drops to 46.3 in October as Inflation Fears Persist
Read this in the Market Flux appThe University of Michigan's preliminary October consumer sentiment index fell to 46.3, missing analyst expectations of around 47.6-47.8 and declining from 48.1 in September, signaling a further deterioration in how Americans view economic conditions.
The current conditions index posted the sharpest miss, dropping to 44.7 against forecasts in the range of 50.1-51.0 and down from 50.9 the prior month. The expectations component, however, came in above forecast at 47.3, beating estimates of roughly 45.7-45.9 and improving from 46.3 in September.
Inflation expectations remain elevated. One-year inflation expectations rose to 4.7% from 4.6% in September, just under the 4.8% forecast. The 5-10 year inflation expectations edged up to 3.5% from 3.4%, matching forecasts, suggesting consumers see price pressures persisting well into the medium term.
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- DeItaoneU.S. CONSUMER SENTIMENT FALLS AS INFLATION EXPECTATIONS RISE University of Michigan consumer sentiment fell to 46.3 in October, missing expectations of 47.8 and declining from 48.1 in September. The current conditions index plunged to 44.7, well below forecasts of 51.0. Meanwhile, 1-year inflation expectations rose to 4.7%, while 5-year expectations climbed to 3.5%, signaling persistent inflation concerns among consumers.
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- ZerohedgeUMich sentiment 46.3, Exp. 47.6, Last 48.4 Current conditions 44.7, Exp. 50.1, Last 50.9 Expectations 47.3, Exp. 45.7, Last 46.3 1yr inflation exp 4.7%, Exp. 4.8%, Last 4.6% 5-10Yr inflation exp. 3.5%, Exp. 3.5%, Last 3.4%
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- MarketRebelsThe preliminary October reading of consumer sentiment from the U of M is 46.3, down from 48.1 the month before; it was forecast to be 47.6. The October result is the second lowest on record. The Current Conditions component took a hit, at 44.7 it is down 6.2 points from the month before. On the other hand the Expectations component was one point higher at 47.3. The Current Conditions reading is the lowest on record.