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US Consumers Expect Inflation at 4.7%: UMich Survey Shows Second-Worst Print Ever

Oct 9, 2026 · 10:56 AM ET· updated 1h ago
US Consumers Expect Inflation at 4.7%: UMich Survey Shows Second-Worst Print Ever

Consumer sentiment fell to 46.3 in October, the second-lowest reading ever, as inflation expectations rose to 4.7%.

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People think prices will keep going up at 4.7 percent over the next year. When folks worry about higher prices, they buy less stuff, which can slow down businesses.

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