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U.S. Consumer Sentiment Plummets Amid Affordability Concerns

11/21/2025

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U.S. consumer sentiment fell to 51 in November, a 4.9% drop from October, per University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers.
Joanne Hsu, director of the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers, said sentiment improved after the shutdown but remains low due to affordability.
Current personal finances and buying conditions for durable goods dropped over 10%.
Year-ahead inflation expectations eased from 4.6% to 4.5%.

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U.S. consumer sentiment fell to 51 in November, a 4.9% drop from October, per University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers.
Joanne Hsu, director of the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers, said sentiment improved after the shutdown but remains low due to affordability.
Current personal finances and buying conditions for durable goods dropped over 10%.
Year-ahead inflation expectations eased from 4.6% to 4.5%.