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Consumer sentiment starts 2026 near all-time low

  • Consumer sentiment is beginning 2026 at a low level, with an index reading of 54, which is about 30 points below the 70-year average, according to the University of Michigan.
  • Americans are most concerned about high prices and job stability, as stated by Hsu.
  • Sentiment has increased for two consecutive months but is still about 25% lower than a year prior, as reported by Hsu.
  • Consumer sentiment might depend on perceptions of the job market and expectations for lower inflation, as noted by Hsu.
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Consumer sentiment starts 2026 near all-time low

Consumer sentiment is starting 2026 on shaky ground, with concerns over inflation and jobs weighing on Americans' minds.

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nbc24.com broke the news in Toledo, United States on Friday, January 9, 2026.
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