The final reading of the US October University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index was 48.0, exceeding the expected 46.3 but still below September's 48.1. Within this, the Current Economic Conditions Index was 46.7, and the Consumer Expectations Index was 48.8. Simultaneously, the 1-year inflation expectation rose from 4.6% to 4.7%, and the 5-year inflation expectation increased from 3.4% to 3.5%, indicating heightened inflation concerns.