Americans still feel worse about the economy than at almost any point in modern history
Economy And Jobs,Affordability,Inflation,Gas Prices
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US consumer sentiment fell to its second-lowest level on record in September as high gas prices further soured Americans' views of the economy.
The University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index for September dipped to 48.1, notching a 7% decline from August and a nearly 13% drop from a year ago, according to data released Friday...
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