US Consumer Sentiment (Michigan)
US consumer sentiment index and household inflation expectations from Michigan.
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | 09-2025 | 08-2025 | 07-2025 | 06-2025 | 05-2025 | 04-2025 | 03-2025 | 02-2025 | 01-2025 | 12-2024 | 11-2024 | 10-2024 | 09-2024 | 08-2024 | 07-2024 | 06-2024 | 05-2024 | 04-2024 | 03-2024 | 02-2024 | 01-2024 | 12-2023 | 11-2023 | 10-2023 | 09-2023 | 08-2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Sentiment Index2 | 51.7 | 55.2 | 49.5 | 44.8 | 49.8 | 53.3 | 56.6 | 56.4 | 52.9 | 51 | 53.6 | 55.1 | 58.2 | 61.7 | 60.7 | 52.2 | 52.2 | 57 | 64.7 | 71.7 | 74 | 71.8 | 70.5 | 70.1 | 67.9 | 66.4 | 68.2 | 69.1 | 77.2 | 79.4 | 76.9 | 79 | 69.7 | 61.3 | 63.8 | 67.8 | 69.4 | |
| Current Economic Conditions | 51.9 | 54.8 | 47.7 | 45.8 | 52.5 | 55.8 | 56.6 | 55.4 | 50.4 | 51.1 | 58.6 | 60.4 | 61.7 | 68 | 64.8 | 58.9 | 59.8 | 63.8 | 65.7 | 75.1 | 75.1 | 63.9 | 64.9 | 63.3 | 61.3 | 62.7 | 65.9 | 69.6 | 79 | 82.5 | 79.4 | 81.9 | 73.3 | 68.3 | 70.6 | 71.1 | 75.5 | |
| Consumer Expectations | 51.5 | 55.4 | 50.7 | 44.1 | 48.1 | 51.7 | 56.6 | 57 | 54.6 | 51 | 50.3 | 51.7 | 55.9 | 57.7 | 58.1 | 47.9 | 47.3 | 52.6 | 64 | 69.5 | 73.3 | 76.9 | 74.1 | 74.4 | 72.1 | 68.8 | 69.6 | 68.8 | 76 | 77.4 | 75.2 | 77.1 | 67.4 | 56.8 | 59.3 | 65.7 | 65.4 | |
| 1-Year Inflation Expectations (Households) | 4 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 4 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 5 | 6.6 | 6.5 | 5 | 4.3 | 3.3 | 2.8 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 3 | 3.3 | 3.2 | 2.9 | 3 | 2.9 | 3.1 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 3.2 | 3.5 |
Latest reading
Consumer Sentiment Index stood at 51.7 in Aug 2026. That is −6.3% from Jul 2026 and −11.2% from a year earlier. The series on this page is monthly and runs from Nov 1952 to Aug 2026. Source: FRED (Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis).
- Latest
- 51.7
- Aug 2026
- vs previous period
- −6.3%
- Jul 2026
- vs a year earlier
- −11.2%
About this data
US consumer sentiment index and household inflation expectations from Michigan. This monthly table covers the overall index, current economic conditions, and future expectations since 1951. Published by the University of Michigan, the survey tracks consumer views on personal finances and the economy. Use these figures to gauge household confidence trends over time.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the US Consumer Sentiment Index measure?
- The US Consumer Sentiment Index measures how optimistic consumers feel about their personal finances and the broader economy, based on surveys conducted by the University of Michigan.
- How often is the Michigan consumer sentiment data published and how far back does it go?
- The data is published monthly by the University of Michigan and historical series extend back to 1951, providing a long-term view of consumer confidence.
- What specific components are included in this table?
- The table includes the main Consumer Sentiment Index, sub-indexes for current economic conditions and consumer expectations, and one-year household inflation expectations.
- How does this index differ from other consumer confidence measures?
- Unlike indexes that focus heavily on the job market or business conditions alone, the Michigan survey places strong emphasis on personal financial situations and buying attitudes.
