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US Consumer Sentiment Falls to 47.8 as Energy Costs and Inflation Weigh

The University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index dropped to 47.8 in September as households anticipated higher transport and living costs amid the Iran conflict and rising global oil prices.
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OpenAI Delays Planned IPO Beyond 2026 Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
White House Proposes Higher Skilled-Worker Visa Fees to Fund Domestic Training
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Ideological Test for Civil Service Applicants
US Consumer Sentiment Falls to 47.8 as Energy Costs and Inflation Weigh
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