Consumers Frustrated With High Prices, Jobs a Concern: UMich's Hsu
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Consumers are expressing frustration over high prices and concerns about a weakening labor market, according to Joanne Hsu from the University of Michigan. This sentiment indicates a lack of confidence in the economy and suggests potential challenges ahead for consumer spending.
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"Consumers are still worried that things are going to get worse before they get better," University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers Director Joanne Hsu says. Speaking on "Bloomberg Open Interest," Hsu says US consumers remain frustrated about the persistence of high prices and perceive labor markets as weakening. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Original article published by Bloomberg on November 21, 2025. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.