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flag U.S. consumer sentiment rose in February, driven by easing inflation fears and strong spending, despite ongoing economic and geopolitical uncertainties.

flag U.S. consumer sentiment rose to 57.3 in February, the highest since August 2025, surpassing expectations, as inflation concerns eased, according to the University of Michigan. flag Year-ahead inflation expectations fell to 3.5% from 4% in January, though still above the current 2.7% rate. flag Despite a cooling labor market and inflation above the Fed’s 2% target, strong consumer spending helped drive the fastest quarterly economic growth in two years. flag The unemployment rate dropped to 4.4% in December, a historically low level. flag However, financial markets saw volatility, with tech stocks falling after Anthropic launched a new AI tool and bitcoin plunging over 10% to its lowest since October 2024. flag Geopolitical tensions persist in Ukraine, U.S.-Iran relations, and disputes over Greenland and Venezuela, while former President Trump has threatened tariffs on several nations.

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