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January Consumer Sentiment Edges Up from Lows, Signaling Cautious Market Outlook

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January Consumer Sentiment Edges Up from Lows, Signaling Cautious Market Outlook

Consumer Sentiment Economic Outlook Michigan Survey

Consumers felt a bit better about the economy in January as sentiment lifted off from near-historical lows reached late last year, according to the University of Michigan’s monthly survey.

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