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US consumer sentiment fell to its lowest level since 2014, new data showed, as unexpectedly weak jobs figures and elevated energy prices rekindled Republicans’ midterm fears.
Consumer confidence just hit its worst level in over a decade, yet the stocks that depend on American shoppers are barely flinching. Understanding why that calm exists, and how long it can last, matters far more than the headline number.