The latest consumer sentiment data has painted a less optimistic picture, with the University of Michigan’s Index of Consumer Sentiment June reading falling short of expectations.

Plunging to the lowest level since November 2023, consumer sentiment came in at 65.6, whereas analysts had estimated 72.0. This reading marks a notable decline from May's figure of 69.1.

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This post was written by Angel Smith