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26.04.2024

U.S. consumer sentiment worsens slightly more than initially estimated in April

The final reading for the March Reuters/Michigan index of consumer sentiment came in at 77.2 compared to the flash reading of 77.9 and the March final reading of 79.4. 

Economists had expected the indicator to be revised slightly down to 77.8.

The details of the latest Surveys of Consumers of the University of Michigan revealed that the index of current economic conditions fell by 4.2 per cent m-o-m to 79.0 this month, while the index of consumer expectations dropped by 1.8 per cent m-o-m to 76.0.

The report also revealed that the year-ahead inflation expectations increased from 2.9 per cent in March to 3.2 per cent in April, compared to the preliminary reading of 3.1 per cent. This was the highest reading since November 2023 (4.5 per cent). Meanwhile, the 5-year inflation expectations rose from 2.8 per cent in February to 3.0 per cent, matching the preliminary estimates. This marked the highest reading since November 2023 (3.2 per cent).

Commenting on the latest results, Joanne Hsu, Surveys of Consumers Director, noted that consumers continue to express uncertainty about the future trajectory of the economy pending the outcomes of the upcoming election but there is no evidence that global geopolitical factors are on the forefront of consumers' minds.

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