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’ […]

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 […]

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 […]

Preliminary results for July show the index improved considerably, building upon June’s gains. Consumer sentiment rose for the second straight month, soaring 13% above June and reaching its most favorable reading since September 2021 according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. All components of the consumer sentiment index improved considerably, led by a […]

All demographic groups see economic prospects improving. According to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers, consumer sentiment was up 9% in June, reaching its highest level in four months, a sign of greater optimism as inflation eased and policymakers reach an agreement to raise the federal debt ceiling. The Consumer Sentiment Index rose to […]