Consumer outlook improved in January, reversing some of the sharp deterioration seen at the end of last year, though the recovery remains tentative. The University of Michigan’s Index of Consumer Sentiment, reported on Friday (Jan. 23) rose to 56.4 in January from 52.9 in December, reflecting...
The mood of consumers improved for a second consecutive month in July, though it remains worse than it was in December, according to the latest installment of the University of Michigan’s Surveys of Consumers, released Friday (Aug. 1). Get the Full Story Complete the form...
Consumer confidence got a rebound headed into summer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you...
There has been a moderate rebound in consumer sentiment, but overall, consumers’ attitudes are below pre-tariff levels. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...
September 13, 2024
There was a slight improvement in consumer sentiment this month, as inflation’s heady pace ticked lower. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to […]
August 16, 2024
Things may get better over the longer term, but right now things are tough. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
July 26, 2024
The bifurcation in consumer spending — between higher-income and lower-income individuals and households — looks set to widen. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
March 15, 2024
Call it status quo — and maybe a sense of ennui? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
March 27, 2026
Consumer sentiment fell back 5.8% this month, ending a three-month positive streak and offsetting all the gains registered during that time, according to final March data from the University of Michigan’s Surveys of Consumers released Friday (March 27). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to […]
August 01, 2025
The mood of consumers improved for a second consecutive month in July, though it remains worse than it was in December, according to the latest installment of the University of...
February 21, 2025
Concerns that tariffs will lead to higher prices drove a 9.8% decline in consumer sentiment in February, according to the University of Michigan’s Surveys of Consumers. Get the Full Story...
January 24, 2025
Consumer sentiment edged down 4% in January, marking the first decline in six months, according to the final results for the University of Michigan’s January Surveys of Consumers. Get the...
