The University of Michigan’s final April sentiment index fell to 49.8 from 53.3 in March, remaining the lowest reading in data back to 1978. The final print was slightly better than the preliminary estimate, but it still signals very weak consumer confidence and a cautious outlook for spending.
The University of Michigan’s final April sentiment index fell to 49.8 from 53.3 in March, remaining the lowest reading in data back to 1978. The final print was slightly better than the preliminary estimate, but it still signals very weak consumer confidence and a cautious outlook for spending.
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moderately negative
Sentiment Score
-0.25
