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U.S. Consumer Sentiment Deteriorates Much More Than Expected in September

Preliminary data released by the University of Michigan showed consumer sentiment in the U.S. has deteriorated by much more than anticipated in the month of September. The University of Michigan said its consumer sentiment index fell to 55.4 in September from 58.2 in August. Economists had expected the index to edge down to 58.0.

UK Economy Flatlines in July

The UK economy stagnated in July, posing challenges to Chancellor Rachel Reeves as any tax hikes or spending cuts would again dampen growth prospects. Real gross domestic product showed no growth in July, as expected, after rising 0.4 per cent in June, the Office for National Statistics reported. The dominant services sector expanded 0.1 per cent, and construction grew 0.2 per cent. Meanwhile, industrial production fell 0.9 per cent, in contrast to the 0.7 per cent growth posted in June. Similarly, manufacturing output was down 1.3 per cent after a 0.5 per cent gain.

Japan Industrial Output Falls Less Than Estimated

Japan’s industrial production declined less than initially estimated in July, final data from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry showed. Industrial production dropped 1.2 per cent month-on-month in July, reversing a 2.1 per cent recovery in June. In the initial estimate, industrial output showed a decrease of 1.6 per cent. Shipments fell 2.1 per cent over the month, while inventories logged an increase of 0.9 per cent. Data showed that the inventory ratio rose slightly by 0.1 per cent. On a yearly basis, industrial production contracted 0.4 per cent versus a 4.4 per cent growth in the prior month.

Source: HDFC Securities Prime Weekly, 15 Sept 2025

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