Consumer Sentiment Slumps to Lowest Level in 5 Months

Fox Business ^ | 03-11-2011 | Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index - MCSI

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Consumer sentiment fell to its lowest level in five months in early March as gas prices rose, a survey released on Friday showed.

Even so, buying plans were largely unchanged and although the rate of real consumer spending will diminish, the report does not indicate a renewed downturn on the horizon, the latest consumer survey from Thomson Reuters and the University of Michigan said.

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People losing faith in the economy

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Welcome to Malaise II

Just like the first one, but more consuming and marxist

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although the rate of real consumer spending will diminish, the report does not indicate a renewed downturn on the horizon

Although the rate of the ships list to port is increasing, there is no indication that capsizing is imminent.