Rising wages drives both optimism, pessimism on inflation. Consumers voiced much more positive views in April, rising 9.8% above March, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. The Consumer Sentiment Index rose to 65.2 in April, up from 59.4 in March, but well below last April’s 88.3—so far, President Biden’s peak. The Expectations […]
Consumer Sentiment Sinks in February
Concerns about inflation’s impact on personal finances and its impact on the economy as a whole worry U.S. consumers. Consumer sentiment fell in February to its lowest level in the past decade, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. The Consumer Sentiment Index fell to 62.8 in the February 2022 survey, down from […]
Consumer Sentiment Down to 2011 Levels
Preliminary results for February show sentiment down over 8% from January and nearly 20% from last year. Consumer sentiment continued its downward descent in early February, reaching its worst level in a decade, falling a stunning 8.2% from last month and 19.7% from last February according to preliminary results released this morning by the University […]
Consumer Sentiment Sinks to Ten Year Low in January
Inflation and concerns about weakened economy drove index down nearly 5% month-on-month and nearly 15% year-on-year. Consumer sentiment fell throughout January, posting a cumulative loss of 4.8%, sinking to its lowest level since November 2011, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. The Consumer Sentiment Index fell to 67.2 in the January 2022 […]
Consumer Optimism at Lowest Point in Last Decade
University of Michigan study shows one in four consumers cited inflation eroding living standards in November. Consumers expressed less optimism than any other time in the past decade, including more negative prospects for their own finances as well as for the overall economy, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. The Consumer Sentiment […]
Consumer Sentiment Down Sharply in Early November
Concerns arise that inflation is impacting living standards. Consumer sentiment fell in early November to its lowest level in a decade due to an escalating inflation rate and the growing belief among consumers that no effective policies have yet been developed to reduce the damage from surging inflation. As CollisionWeek reported November 12, the consumer […]
Consumer Sentiment Down Slightly in October
Inflation uncertainty highest in four decades. Consumer sentiment has remained virtually unchanged in the past three months, at levels comparable to the pandemic low point in April 2020, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. The Consumer Sentiment Index posted a small decline in October, retreating to 71.7 from last month’s 72.8, and […]
Consumer Sentiment Declines in Preliminary October Report
University of Michigan survey remains at lows recorded during last year’s government shutdowns. After returning a slight increase in September, consumer sentiment returned to its declining trend in preliminary October results. The survey’s chief economist is now raising concerns about what the declines hold for consumer spending next year. Consumer sentiment is viewed as a […]
Consumer Sentiment Up Slightly in September
University of Michigan survey shows consumer sentiment improved compared to August but down substantially compared to last year. The steep August falloff in consumer sentiment ended in early September, but the small gain still meant that consumers expected the least favorable economic prospects in more than a decade. The Index of Consumer Sentiment stood at […]
Consumer Sentiment Plunged in August Due to Inflation, Pandemic Concerns, Emotions
Index falls below last year’s low when the pandemic first hit. Consumer sentiment fell in August by 13.4% from July after respondents reported the least favorable economic prospects in more than a decade, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. The Consumer Sentiment Index fell to 70.3 in August 2021, sharply below the […]
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