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Consumer Sentiment Index

How households say they feel about the economy — spending follows this with a lag, monthly from the University of Michigan.

Current Reading

The latest value with its change over the trailing 90 days.

Consumer Sentiment Index

Source: FRED UMCSENT — University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment, monthly

Current value

55.20

As of Jul 1, 2026

90-day change

+5.40

In the series' own unit, against the observation closest to 90 days back

90-day % change

+10.84%

The same change as a percentage

Historical Data

The last 10 years • Source: FRED UMCSENT — University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment, monthly

Consumer Sentiment Index, index

55.20▲ 5.70 (11.52%) vs prevJul 1, 2026

How to Read This Chart

The chart shows the University of Michigan Index of Consumer Sentiment, monthly, over ten years, through FRED. It is a survey: households are asked about their finances, their expectations, and whether now is a good time to buy.

Consumers are most of the US economy, and households that expect worse times delay large purchases first. A sustained fall here has come a few months before slower spending. This is soft data: what people say, not what they do. The two can differ for a long time.

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Market data sourced as noted above. For educational purposes only. Not investment advice.