Consumer sentiment
UMich Consumer Sentiment
51.7August 2026
Lower than 95% of readings in the last 10 years.
History
51.7Aug 2026
- Since July 2026
- -6.3%
- Over a year (vs August 2025)
- -11.2%
- Range, last 10 years
- 44.8 to 101.4
What this measures
How confident households feel about their finances and the economy (University of Michigan survey).
How to read it
A mood gauge, not a measure of spending. Low readings mean people feel gloomier than usual.