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US consumer sentiment hits record low in May amid inflation and oil price fears

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22 May 2026
CNBC
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US consumer sentiment dropped to a record low of 44.8 in May, down from 48.2 and well below April's 49.8, according to the University of Michigan's Surveys of Consumers. The decline is driven by concerns over rising prices due to the US-Iran conflict and higher oil prices caused by supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Inflation expectations increased to 4.8% for the year ahead and 3.9% for the longer term, reflecting growing worries that inflation will spread beyond fuel costs. This signals heightened consumer anxiety about the economic outlook and potential inflation pressures.

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Sodexo wins major global catering contract with Meta for 130+ sites in 30+ countries

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Sodexo has secured a major global contract to provide catering services across more than 130 Meta sites in over 30 countries. This large-scale partnership includes diverse locations such as headquarters, campuses, data centers, and conference centers...

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Hi-View Resources launches 2026 exploration program in British Columbia's Toodoggone Mining District

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USPTO launches AI-assisted image search for trademarks with Clarivate's technology

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AIB Data Centers seen as speculative buy with $3.50 target, hinging on securing key lease to unlock value.

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AIB Data Centers Inc. is considered a speculative buy with a $3.50 price target based on its 65 MW energized capacity. The investment case depends heavily on securing a single anchor lease at its CLT-01 facility, which would validate its business mod...

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Experian reports 10% Q1 revenue growth, maintains full-year outlook for 2027

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Experian PLC started its 2027 financial year with a 10% revenue increase in the first quarter, driven by strong demand in North America and Latin America. Organic growth was 7%, with North America growing 7% despite a 2% drop in consumer services due...

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