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Consumer sentiment at record low because of Iran war (www.upi.com)
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[–] A_norny_mousse@piefed.zip 2 points 2 days ago

What exactly is "consumer sentiment"? The article does not explain. It's also an almost exact copy of the linked CNBC article which at least uses the alternative term "confidence".

I guess it all means that people are buying less.