Economic Report: Consumer sentiment drops sharply in October to lowest level since May

Story developing. Stay tuned for updates here.The numbers:  The University of Michigan’s gauge of consumer sentiment fell to a preliminary October reading of 63 from 68.1 in the prior month. It is the lowest level since May.

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