| Symbol | USMSCI |
|---|---|
| Indicator | US Index of Consumer Sentiment |
| Basic Info | The US Index of Consumer Sentiment (ICS), as provided by University of Michigan, tracks consumer sentiment in the US, based on surveys on random samples of US households. The index aids in measuring consumer sentiments in personal finances, business conditions, among other topics. Historically, the index displays pessimism in consumers' confidence during recessionary periods, and increased consumer confidence in expansionary periods. |
| Region | USA |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Adjustment | N/A |
| Report | umich.edu |
| Category | Consumer & Household Statistics |
| Source | University of Michigan |