(Bloomberg) -- “The gains in sentiment were seen across age, education, income, region, and political affiliation, and can be attributed to the recent deceleration in inflation,” Joanne Hsu, director of the survey, said in a statement.
Americans have been battling the fastest inflation in a generation, which is outpacing wage gains, and escalating borrowing costs. While a drop in gas prices has provided some near-term relief, food prices and rent are still extremely elevated, underscoring a painfully high cost of living.
A gauge of current conditions rose to a three-month high of 58.6. A measure of expectations posted the sharpest monthly improvement since 2003, rising to the highest since April. In addition, personal financial expectations rose 12% from the prior month.
A report earlier Friday showed US inflation-adjusted spending posted a sluggish increase in July, even while a key inflation measure eased, indicating the economy is feeling the pinch from persistently high prices.
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