Consumer Sentiment Drops In August–And Inflation Fears Return - SPDR Gold Trust (ARCA:GLD)

Concerned consumers keep on spending

Recent data show moderate retail sales growth in July — a positive sign for our economy? On the flip side, consumer sentiment fell in an early-August survey. In this episode, why gloomy shoppers are still gonna shop. Plus: How NEA grant cuts are affecting nonprofit arts organizations, why a wealth tax might be unconstitutional, and when did Putin visit a New York City gas station?Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscr…

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Consumer sentiment soured in a preliminary reading for August, and expectations for inflation increased, both worrying signs for President Donald Trump as he forges ahead with his tariff agenda. Consumer sentiment fell to 58.6, down from 61.7 in July and below expectations from economists, according to the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index preliminary reading for August. Consumer sentiment is now down 13.7% from a year ago. August …

Consumer Sentiment Weakens in August, Inflation Expectations Rise

Consumer Sentiment Weakens in August, Inflation Expectations Rise

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