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Consumer Sentiment Falls for Third Straight Month as Supply Disruptions Weigh on Outlook
The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index dropped to 44.8 in May 2026, its lowest since June 2022. Rising gas prices from Strait of Hormuz disruptions and broad inflation concerns are eroding confidence across income groups.
May 31, 2026 7 min
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