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Consumer sentiment in September held at the lowest level since April, as people became more optimistic about the economic outlook but less sanguine about their incomes and buying plans.

Americans’ moods steadied last week after a slight pullback as household finances improved and consumers felt better about making purchases, according to the weekly Bloomberg Consumer Comfort Index released Sept. 8.

American consumer sentiment reversed course last week after climbing to the highest level since April 2015, weighed down by less favorable views of the economy, the buying climate and household finances, the weekly Bloomberg News Consumer Comfort Index showed Sept. 1.

Consumer spending advanced for a fourth straight month in July, bolstered by stronger income gains, sending the biggest part of the U.S. economy to a solid third-quarter start, Commerce Department figures showed Aug. 29 in Washington.

American consumers grew more upbeat last week than at any other time since April 2015, signaling robust spending will continue amid favorable views of the buying climate and household finances, the weekly Bloomberg Consumer Comfort Index showed Aug. 25.

The U.S. cost of living was little changed in July, a sign subdued inflationary pressures will give Federal Reserve policymakers reason to keep interest rates low.

Consumer purchases climbed a bit more than anticipated in June, exceeding a gain in incomes that prompted American households to tap into savings.

Consumer confidence slid in July from the prior month on dimmer views of the U.S. economy’s prospects and lingering concerns among higher-income earners about global market conditions.

Consumer confidence the week ended July 24 held at the lowest level since mid-June with little change in Americans’ attitudes about the economy, personal finances and the buying climate, according to the weekly Bloomberg Consumer Comfort Index released July 28.