https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/consumer-sentiment-falls-to-5-month-low-as-frustration-mounts-over-higher-costsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/consumer-sentiment-falls-to-5-month-low-as-frustration-mounts-over-higher-costshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/consumer-sentiment-falls-to-5-month-low-as-frustration-mounts-over-higher-costs#u117218Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:21:04 +0000American consumer sentiment dropped in October to a five-month low, driven by mounting frustration over the rising cost of living and increased borrowing costs. According to the preliminary Michigan survey cited by Kitco and other reports, the sentiment index fell to 46.3 as inflation expectations rose and current conditions hit a record low. The latest reading leaves confidence just 1.5 points above its all-time low. This worsening economic outlook accompanies broader market activity that includes recovering stock prices despite elevated oil costs.Why it mattersPublic confidence in the econom