# US consumer sentiment nears record low as economic frustration grows

https://mins.news/en/item/93751

- Reuters, 2026-10-09 19:25 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/us-consumer-sentiment-deteriorates-further-october-2026-10-09/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ac93f967858580001466097

> US consumer sentiment fell further in early October as higher living costs linked to the Middle East conflict darkened households’ views of the economy, adding to bad news for Donald Trump ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.

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