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Consumer confidence drops as inflation goes up

Consumer confidence is dropping, according to a report from the University of Michigan, which is considered a key indicator of consumer sentiment. This latest data point comes after Thursday’s Consumer Price Index report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed annual inflation at its highest level since January.

Host Scott Tong goes behind the numbers with Bloomberg managing editor Mike Regan.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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