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Consumer Sentiment (Michigan)
University of Michigan consumer sentiment index, how consumers feel about the economy.
The Consumer Sentiment (Michigan) is currently 56.6, last updated .
56.6
1W +0.35%1M +0.35%3M +0.35%
Updated 13m agoEconomic activity indicators reveal whether the economy is expanding or contracting in real time. ISM PMI readings above 50 signal expansion, while GDP growth tells the definitive story each quarter. Leading indicators like the Conference Board LEI can flag downturns months in advance, giving traders a head start on positioning.
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Recent Data
| Date | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2026 | 56.6 | +0.35% |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 56.4 | +6.62% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | 52.9 | +3.73% |
| Nov 1, 2025 | 51 | -4.85% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | 53.6 | -2.72% |
| Sep 1, 2025 | 55.1 | -5.33% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 58.2 | -5.67% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 61.7 | +1.65% |
| Jun 1, 2025 | 60.7 | +16.28% |
| May 1, 2025 | 52.2 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
▶What is Consumer Sentiment (Michigan)?
University of Michigan consumer sentiment index, how consumers feel about the economy.
▶How does Consumer Sentiment (Michigan) relate to economic activity?
Consumer Sentiment (Michigan) is part of the Economic Activity category. Economic activity indicators reveal whether the economy is expanding or contracting in real time. ISM PMI readings above 50 signal expansion, while GDP growth tells the definitive story each quarter. Leading indicators like the Conference Board LEI can flag downturns months in advance, giving traders a head start on positioning.
▶How often is Consumer Sentiment (Michigan) updated?
Consumer Sentiment (Michigan) is updated once per month when the releasing agency publishes new data. Each metric page on Convex shows the exact time of the last data update and provides historical data going back up to five years.
▶Where does Convex source Consumer Sentiment (Michigan) data?
Convex sources Consumer Sentiment (Michigan) data from the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) API, maintained by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Data is fetched automatically and displayed alongside interactive charts, AI analysis, and historical context.
▶What can I do on the Consumer Sentiment (Michigan) chart page?
The Consumer Sentiment (Michigan) page includes an interactive chart with selectable time ranges (1 month to 5 years), percentage changes over multiple timeframes, a table of recent readings, AI-generated analysis, and links to related metrics and comparisons.
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