# Consumer sentiment is lower now than when inflation peaked at 9.1% — and the richest 10% of Americans account for half of consumer spending

- Source: Fortune | FORTUNE
- Published: 2026-10-30T18:11:45+00:00
- Category: Business
- Original: https://fortune.com/2026/10/30/consumer-sentiment-inflation-peak-richest-10-percent-half-consumer-spending/
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A Pew survey in early October found 84% of registered voters said the economy was very important to their vote, the least polarizing issue it asked about.

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