Consumer outlook plunges in September as inflation outlook worsens
US consumer confidence drops sharply in September as gas prices and trade worries tighten household budgets.
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US consumer confidence drops sharply in September as gas prices and trade worries tighten household budgets.
U.S. consumer sentiment is climbing in July as falling gas prices provide financial relief and spending remains steady.