Below expectations (Il Sole 24 Ore Radiocor) - Washington, 12 Jul - US consumer sentiment fell to 66.0 in July from 68.2 the previous month, according to preliminary data from the University of Michigan.

Expectations were for a reading of 68.5.

The current economic conditions index slipped to 64.1 from 65.9, while the index of consumer expectations fell to 67.2 from 69.6.

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