United States Consumer Confidence

Last Release

Apr 30, 2024

Actual

77.2

Units In

Points

79.4

Frequency

Monthly

Next Release

May 24, 2024

Time to Release

27 Days 7 Hours

Highest	Lowest	Average	Date Range	Source
111.4 Jan 2000	50 Jun 2022	85.42 Points	1952-2024	University of Michigan

The Index of Consumer Expectations focuses on three areas: how consumers view prospects for their own financial situation, how they view prospects for the general economy over the near term, and their view of prospects for the economy over the long term. Each monthly survey contains approximately 50 core questions, each of which tracks a different aspect of consumer attitudes and expectations. The samples for the Surveys of Consumers are statistically designed to be representative of all American households, excluding those in Alaska and Hawaii. Each month, a minimum of 500 interviews are conducted by telephone.

Latest Updates

The University of Michigan consumer sentiment for the US was revised lower to 77.2 in April 2024 from a preliminary of 77.9, and compared to 79.4 in March which was the highest level since July 2021. Both current conditions (79 vs 79.3 in the preliminary estimate) and expectations (76 vs 77) declined more than initially expected. "Overall, consumers continue to express uncertainty about the future trajectory of the economy pending the outcomes of the upcoming election, but at this time there is no evidence that global geopolitical factors are on the forefront of consumers' minds", according to Surveys of Consumers Director Joanne Hsu. Meanwhile, inflation expectations for the year ahead were revised higher to 3.2% from 3.1% while the five-year outlook was confirmed at 3%.