U.S. consumer sentiment slips in October on frustration over high prices

Associated Press

10/11/2024

Consumer Sentiment — MOTORISTS FILL up the tanks of their vehicles at a Costco warehouse gasoline station in Thornton, Colo. The University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index slipped to 68.9 in October from 70.1 in September, which had been its highest reading since May. ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE PHOTO/DAVID ZALUBOWSKI

WASHINGTON (AP) – Americans’ outlook on the economy soured a bit this month after two months of small gains, according to the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index, released Friday. The index slipped to 68.9 in October from 70.1 in September, which had been its highest reading since May. “Consumers continue to express frustration over

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