At the request of the source, the data is delayed by 1 month. To obtain historical data prior to January 1978, please see data series UMCSENT1. This data should be cited as follows: "Surveys of Consumers, University of Michigan, University of Michigan: Consumer Sentiment © [UMCSENT], retrieved from official sources, (Accessed on date)" Copyright, 2016, Surveys of Consumers, University of Michigan. Reprinted with permission.
Why This Matters
This indicator provides insight into economic conditions and helps inform trading and investment decisions.