UMCSENTConsumer Sentiment (UMich) (UMCSENT) — Current Value & Historical Data
Consumer Sentiment (UMich) (UMCSENT) Chart & Data Table
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What is Consumer Sentiment (UMich) (UMCSENT)?
At the request of the source, the data is delayed by 1 month. To obtain historical data prior to January 1978, please see FRED data series UMCSENT1.
Current Consumer Sentiment (UMich) (UMCSENT) Value
As of May 1, 2026, the current university of michigan: consumer sentiment is 44.80 Index 1966:Q1=100. This is the most recent observation available for this series, updated monthly.
Consumer Sentiment (UMich) Historical Trend
University of Michigan: Consumer Sentiment fell 10.04% month-over-month. Over the past year, university of michigan: consumer sentiment fell 14.18% from April 2025. In the series' tracked history, the highest recorded value was 112.00 (January 2000), and the lowest was 44.80 (May 2026).
Methodology & Source
Source
University of Michigan
Frequency
Monthly
Units
Index 1966:Q1=100
Notes
At the request of the source, the data is delayed by 1 month. To obtain historical data prior to January 1978, please see FRED data series UMCSENT1. This data should be cited as follows: "Surveys of Consumers, University of Michigan, University of Michigan: Consumer Sentiment © [UMCSENT], retrieved...
Frequently Asked Questions About Consumer Sentiment (UMich) (UMCSENT)
What is the current university of michigan: consumer sentiment?
As of May 1, 2026, university of michigan: consumer sentiment stands at 44.80 Index 1966:Q1=100.
Where does university of michigan: consumer sentiment data come from?
University of Michigan: Consumer Sentiment data is sourced from the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) system and related U.S. government agencies. Data quality and historical coverage vary by series.
How often is university of michigan: consumer sentiment updated?
This series is updated according to its publication schedule. Check FRED or the source agency for the most current release calendar.
What is the historical high and low for university of michigan: consumer sentiment?
In the available data, the highest value was 112.00 Index 1966:Q1=100 in January 2000, and the lowest was 44.80 Index 1966:Q1=100 in May 2026.
How has university of michigan: consumer sentiment changed over the past year?
Over the past year, university of michigan: consumer sentiment decreased 14.18%.
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