
While US equity markets have rallied on expectations of fiscal stimulus and deregulation, early signs of consumer sentiment remain mixed, reflecting uncertainty about the potential impact of President-elect Trump’s economic agenda on household finances. The University of Michigan’s final November consumer sentiment index rose 1.3 points from a month earlier to 71.8, data showed Friday, its highest level since April. However, this marked a downward revision from the preliminary reading of 73, based on responses collected prior to the election. Core CPI, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, held steady at 3.3% in October. However, monthly price gains of