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US consumer confidence index fell to 81.9 in September 2026, the lowest since April 2014.

A 5-story thread from 2026-09-29 to 2026-10-25, covered by 12 outlets. Coverage settled as it developed. Each event below is linked as related to the anchor story by the pipeline.

US consumer confidence index fell to 81.9 in September 2026, the lowest since April 2014.

5 events · 09-29 to 10-25 · 12 outlets · economy · avg 14, peak 23
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  1. 09-29US consumer confidence index fell to 81.9 in September 2026, the lowest since April 2014.score 17· 8 outlets
  2. 10-24U.S. homebuilder sentiment fell in October 2026 to its lowest level in 14 years.score 23· 4 outlets
  3. 10-24U.S. housing starts fell in September 2026, with single-family starts and building permits declining.score 8· 2 outlets
  4. 10-24US pending home sales fell to a record low in September as mortgage rates rosescore 4· 2 outlets
  5. 10-25University of Michigan consumer sentiment index falls to 48.0 in October 2026score 18· 3 outlets
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