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Consumer Sentiment Down in March Compared to February and Last Year

March 31, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

University of Michigan Index falls for the third straight month. The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index declined in March both month-over-month and year-over year as consumer concerns about economic policies impact future expectations. The Consumer Sentiment Index fell to 57.0 in the March 2025 survey, down from 11.9% 64.7 in February and 28.2% below […]

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Consumer Sentiment Dropped in February as Inflation Worries Escalate

March 11, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Sentiment was down significantly month-over-month and year-over-year. Consumer sentiment slid nearly 10% from January and fell for the second straight month. The decrease was unanimous across groups by age, income and wealth. All five components of the sentiment index deteriorated this month, led by a 19% plunge in buying conditions for durables, due in part […]

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Consumer Sentiment Up in October

November 1, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

After declining in early 2024, consumer sentiment was up versus both the previous month and year as labor market and inflation expectations have improved. Consumer sentiment lifted for the third consecutive month, inching up to its highest reading since April 2024, according to the University of Michigan’s Survey of Consumers. The Consumer Sentiment Index rose […]

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Consumer Sentiment Down for Fourth Month in Row in July

July 26, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

While down, sentiment is 33% above the historic low in June 2022. Consumer sentiment was down slightly for the fourth month in row in July according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. The Consumer Sentiment Index fell to 66.4 in the July 2024 survey, down 2.6% from 68.2 in June and 7.1% below […]

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Consumer Sentiment Down for Third Month in a Row in June

July 3, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Concerns over inflation softens, but high prices and weakening income weigh on results. Consumer sentiment in June inched down from May but remains up versus last year according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. The Consumer Sentiment Index fell to 68.2 in the June 2024 survey, down 1.3% from 69.1 in May but […]

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Consumer Sentiment Falls on Concerns Labor Markets May Weaken

May 30, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Sentiment fell back about 10% in May, a departure from three consecutive months of very little change in consumer views, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. The Consumer Sentiment Index fell to 69.1 in the May 2024 survey, down 10.5% from 77.2 in April but 17.1% above last May’s 59.0. Although consumers’ […]

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Consumer Sentiment Up 13% in January

February 2, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

University of Michigan index climbs on improved outlook on inflation and incomes amid split views on business outlook. Consumer sentiment soared 13% in January to reach its highest level since July 2021, continuing the sharp increase seen in December, primarily on the basis of an improving outlook over inflation and personal incomes, according to the […]

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Consumer Sentiment Jumps in Early January

January 23, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

University of Michigan index preliminary January results up over 13% versus December and more than 20% versus last year. Consumer sentiment soared 13% in January to reach its highest level since July 2021, showing that the sharp increase in December was no fluke. According to University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers Director Joanne Hsu, consumer […]

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Consumer Sentiment Declines in Preliminary October Results

October 13, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Inflation concerns continue to weigh on consumers’ view of the economy. Projections on GDP in the third quarter, however, have been improving. Consumer sentiment declined more than 7% in preliminary October results following two consecutive months of very little change according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. Assessments of personal finances declined about […]

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Consumer Sentiment Improved in July

July 31, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Improving personal finances and business conditions lift consumer sentiment. Consumer sentiment lifted 11% in July compared to the previous month, reaching its highest level since October 2021, a sign of greater optimism as inflation continued to ease and stock market performance strengthened. The Consumer Sentiment Index rose to 71.6 in the July 2023 survey, up […]

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