Economics

Consumer Sentiment in U.S. Plunges to Lowest Since 2011

  • University of Michigan index slumps by 11 points to 70.2
  • Concerns grow about virus, outlook for economy, income
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Plunges to Lowest Since 2011
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U.S. consumer sentiment fell in early August to the lowest level in nearly a decade as Americans grew more concerned about the economy’s prospects, inflation and the recent surge in coronavirus cases.