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News · ▼ Bearish · 1 source confirmed · 2026-09-23 17:53 UTC

Economic Sentiment Falls to a Record Low Following the Fed’s First Rate Hike Since 2023 - civicscience.com

Why now

Thesis: Sentiment collapse flags demand downside risk

Catalyst to watch: Retail sales and confidence follow-ups

Main risk: Sentiment surveys often mislead

Why it matters

Record-low sentiment after a hike suggests demand risk, though survey-based sentiment is a weak trading signal.

Related assets & topics

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