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Consumer Sentiment down 13%
The September Consumer Sentiment index, at 48.1, is the second-lowest level since its inception; its lowest level, at 44.8, occurred in May of this year. The four lowest consumer sentiment levels have all occurred so far this year. 2026 is the first time the index has fallen below 50. The September index was 7 points below its lowest level during the Great Recession.
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