The August 13^th preliminary Consumer Sentiment Index (CSI) reflected survey respondents’ anxiety over recent Delta variant precautions. The sudden pessimism spans all age groups, income, education, and regions in regard to both personal and national economic outlooks including concerns for unemployment and inflation. Chief Economist of the CSI, Richard Curtin’s prediction is for a less emotional consumer response in the near future and a rebound of “reasonable expectations”.

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