Economics
Faster Inflation Takes Toll on U.S. Consumer Sentiment in July
- Michigan sentiment gauge drops to lowest since February
- Year-ahead inflation expectations rise to highest since 2008
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U.S. consumer sentiment unexpectedly declined to a five-month low in early July as mounting concerns over rising prices led to a sharp deterioration in buying conditions for big-ticket items.