University of Michigan sentiment index was down both month over month and year over year.
Consumer sentiment fell about 5% from last month but remains above the low readings seen in April and May of this year, confirming its mid-month reading, according to the University of Michigan’s Survey of Consumers.
The Consumer Sentiment Index fell to 55.1 in the September 2025 survey, down 5.3% from 58.2 in August and 21.6% below last September’s 70.3.
Consumer sentiment is considered a leading indicator of economic activity. Sentiment levels can also impact consumer’s willingness to make large purchases such as automobiles.
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