U.S. consumer sentiment dropped in September to its lowest reading since May, according to the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers. This signals that worries about inflation, job security and overall economic direction are firmly on people's minds. What Does Consumer Sentiment Mean? Consumer sentiment measures the level of optimism or pessimism people feel about their personal finances and the overall economy. When the index is high, it typically indicates that households are confident about their ...

This story was originally published on HR Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily HR Dive newsletter. Dive Brief: Training and clear communication from senior leadership may alleviate some workers’ worries about job security, an Express Employment Professionals–Harris Poll survey found. More than 4 in 10 workers said as much, according to the Sept. 10 results. Employer respondents said they’re taking at least one of those steps: Nearly 90% of hiring managers said their orga ...