January 2026 Michigan Sentiment Report
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Michigan Sentiment printed at 56.40, a +6.62% move from the prior reading of 52.90.
What to Watch For
- •Headline sentiment index level
- •1-year inflation expectations (Fed watches closely)
- •5-year inflation expectations (anchoring signal)
- •Current conditions vs. expectations split
- •Preliminary vs. final revision direction
Expected Market Reaction
Sentiment collapse: consumer discretionary sells off, defensive sectors outperform. Inflation expectations spike: rates up, gold up, dollar volatile. Preliminary readings move markets more than final revisions.
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