Consumer outlook plunges in September as inflation outlook worsens
The survey’s headline index hit a level of 47.8, down 7.5% from the August reading and off 13.2% from a year ago.
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US inflation held steady at 3.4% in August as high fuel prices persist
Figure comes ahead of high-stakes Fed meeting
Consumer prices rose 0.4% in August, as expected; core inflation was higher than estimated
The all-items consumer price index was expected to rise 0.4% in August, with core, excluding food and energy, showing a 0.2% gain, according to the Dow Jones consensus.
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Houthis seize Red Sea islands in lightning offensive
Latest advance against Saudi-backed forces cements Yemeni rebels’ control over vital shipping artery and roils energy markets
France’s debt interest bill to jump 25% this year
Finance minister Roland Lescure also downgrades GDP growth forecast for 2026