Consumer sentiment tumbles as Virginians feel pressure from inflation, new poll finds

By: Markus Schmidt

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: September 3, 2026

Words: 744

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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Virginia consumer sentiment fell sharply in August, wiping out modest gains from earlier in the year as renewed inflation and a lackluster labor market weighed on household finances, according to a new Roanoke College poll released Thursday.

The Virginia Index of Consumer Sentiment fell to 59.6, down 7.8 points from February and 4.9 points from a year ago. The overall index and its two components — current …

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