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U.S. Consumer Sentiment Plummets Amid Inflation Woes

8/15/2025

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U.S. consumer sentiment fell 5% to 58.6 in August, a 13.7% decline from last year.
Inflation concerns caused a 14% drop in durable goods buying conditions.
Year-ahead inflation expectations increased to 4.9%, with long-term expectations rising to 3.9%.

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Story summary

U.S. consumer sentiment fell 5% to 58.6 in August, a 13.7% decline from last year.
Inflation concerns caused a 14% drop in durable goods buying conditions.
Year-ahead inflation expectations increased to 4.9%, with long-term expectations rising to 3.9%.