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Consumer Sentiment Dips Amid Persistent Inflation Concerns

9/27/2025

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Consumer sentiment fell to 55.1 in September from 58.2 in August, a four-month low.
44% of respondents cite high prices as affecting their personal finances.
Near-term inflation expectations are 4.7% for the next year, down from 4.8% in August.
Long-term inflation expectations rose to 3.7% over five to ten years.
Despite the sentiment drop, consumer spending remains strong.

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Story summary

Consumer sentiment fell to 55.1 in September from 58.2 in August, a four-month low.
44% of respondents cite high prices as affecting their personal finances.
Near-term inflation expectations are 4.7% for the next year, down from 4.8% in August.
Long-term inflation expectations rose to 3.7% over five to ten years.
Despite the sentiment drop, consumer spending remains strong.