Michigan preliminary September sentiment was 47.8, down from 51.7
The University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers preliminary September reading of the Index of Consumer Sentiment was 47.8, down from 51.7 in August and 55.1 in September 2025, a 7.5 percent decline on the month and 13.2 percent from a year earlier. Current economic conditions were 50.9 after 51.9. The index of consumer expectations was 45.8 after 51.5. Survey director Joanne Hsu said year-ahead inflation expectations jumped from 4.0 percent last month to 4.6 percent, the highest reading since June, and long-run inflation expectations ticked up to 3.4 percent after three months at 3.3 percent.
- Index of Consumer Sentiment
- 47.8
- Current Economic Conditions
- 50.9
- Index of Consumer Expectations
- 45.8
- Year-ahead inflation expectations
- 4.6%
- Long-run inflation expectations
- 3.4%
Source: Surveys of Consumers, Preliminary Results for September 2026 — University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers.
all 5 figures found at the source
- found Index of Consumer Sentiment = 47.8 — at University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers
- found Current Economic Conditions = 50.9 — at University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers
- found Index of Consumer Expectations = 45.8 — at University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers
- found Year-ahead inflation expectations = 4.6% — at University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers
- found Long-run inflation expectations = 3.4% — at University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers
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