UMich Sentiment Slumps In August As War Re-Escalated, Inflation Fears Tick-Up
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Source: Zero Hedge
Published: 2026-08-15 00:08 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Business, Education, Military & Defence, Energy, Economy & Finance, Business & Economy, War & Conflict
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Following July's rebound to pre-war levels, the preliminary August University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment index was expected to weaken modestly as the MidEast re-escalated (and with it the price of gas).
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