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US consumer sentiment plunges to lowest level in over a decade as trade tensions escalate
- Consumer sentiment index fell to 50.8 in April, lowest in over a decade.
- Inflation expectations soared to 6.7%, the highest since 1981.
- Hard data, such as employment figures and retail sales, have so far offered a mixed picture.
April 11, 2025