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Final: Consumer sentiment fell in August

The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index decreased 6.2% in August compared to the month prior, landing at 51.7, according to final results for the month. Sentiment was down 11.2% year over year. The post Final: Consumer sentiment fell in August appeared first on ABA…

The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index decreased 6.2% in August compared to the month prior, landing at 51.7, according to final results for the month. Sentiment was down 11.2% year over year. The post Final: Consumer sentiment fell in August appeared first on ABA…

BELLINGS Intelligence Score: 60

Why it matters

The final University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index decline is a key monthly macroeconomic data point that influences market expectations for Federal Reserve policy and borrowing costs, directly relevant to credit-market professionals.

Sources

  • ABA Banking Journal

    Final: Consumer sentiment fell in August

    The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index decreased 6.2% in August compared to the month prior, landing at 51.7, according to final results for the month. Sentiment was down 11.2% year over year. The post Final: Consumer sentiment fell in August appeared first on ABA…