The University of Michigan's Consumer Sentiment Index edged past expectations with a print of 69.1, falling 8.1 points month-over-month. Catalysts Hosts Seana Smith and Brad Smith break down what this report forecasts for the US consumer, businesses, and the broader labor market.

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This post was written by Luke Carberry Mogan.