Consumer Sentiment Falls In October After 2 Consecutive Months Of Improvement
Portfolio Pulse from Vandana Singh
The University of Michigan's preliminary October Survey of Consumers shows a decline in consumer sentiment, falling from 70.1 in September to 68.9 in October, below economist expectations. Despite the dip, sentiment is still higher than a year ago. Inflation expectations have eased, but consumers remain frustrated with high prices. Long-term business conditions improved, while personal finances showed modest declines.
October 11, 2024 | 2:34 pm
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The decline in consumer sentiment as reported by the University of Michigan may impact SPY, reflecting potential concerns about consumer spending and economic outlook.
The SPY ETF, which tracks the S&P 500, could be impacted by the decline in consumer sentiment as it reflects broader economic concerns. Lower consumer sentiment can lead to reduced consumer spending, affecting company revenues and stock prices within the index.
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