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Inflation Fears Rise as Consumer Sentiment Hits Record Low
4/11/2025
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- The Federal Reserve focuses on inflation control as price pressures increase from trade tensions.
- Consumer sentiment fell to 50.8, marking the second-lowest level recorded.
- Short-term inflation expectations rose to 6.7%, the highest since 1981, with long-term expectations above 4%.
- Political biases may skew survey results, highlighting contrasting perspectives between Democrats and Republicans.
