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Consumer sentiment edged lower in August, reports say
Source: MarketWatch
By Steve Goldstein
D.C. bureau chief
Published: Aug 14, 2015 10:02 a.m. ET
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- The University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index edged slightly lower to a reading of 92.9 in August from 93.1 in July. That's about in line with the MarketWatch-compiled economist poll which called for a 92.8 reading. August's preliminary reading is the second-lowest of 2015.
Read more: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/consumer-sentiment-edged-lower-in-august-reports-say-2015-08-14