U.S. consumer sentiment improved this month but remains subdued, the University of Michigan reports

Consumer Sentiment Improves As Hope Blooms and Inflation Fears Ease

Consumer sentiment improved in December as Americans became more optimistic about their personal finances and inflation expectations declined. The

U.S. consumer sentiment improved this month but remains subdued, the University of Michigan reports

U.S. consumers’ mood improved slightly this month, with worries about inflation easing a bit, but remains gloomy.

Consumer Sentiment Improves Slightly But Remains Broadly Somber

By Jennifer Nash Consumer sentiment lifted slightly in December but remains near a historically low level. The Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index rose 2.3 points (4.5%) to 53.3 this month, its first increase in five months. The latest reading puts the The post Consumer Sentiment Improves Slightly But Remains Broadly Somber appeared first on The Business Times.

Consumer Sentiment Lifts Slightly in Early December

Throughout 2025, consumer sentiment toward the economy has declined noticeably—does the end of the year bring any turnaround?  According to a preliminary report on consumer sentiment from the University of Michigan (scheduled ahead of the final December report two weeks out), consumer sentiment improved slightly month-over-month. The closely watched index of consumer sentiment came in… The post Consumer Sentiment Lifts Slightly in Early December…