Consumer Sentiment Down Nearly 30% from a Year Ago

Published on December 19, 2025

Consumer sentiment lifted slightly in December but remains near a historically low level. The Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index rose 1.9 points (3.7%) to 52.9 this month, its first increase in five months.

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