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U.S. consumer confidence dipped to 93.1 in May, marking the first decline after three straight gains, but still topped expectations. Inflation worries tied to Middle East tensions weighed on sentiment, while labor-market views held up, suggesting households remain cautious rather than alarmed.
The University of Michigan survey showed year-ahead inflation expectations rising to 4.8% while consumer sentiment sank to an all-time low of 44.8. The mixed signal suggests households still feel squeezed, strengthening the case for the Fed to keep rates higher for longer.
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