Consumer Sentiment Hits Five Month High, Improving Over Prelim Estimates

Published on July 31, 2026

Consumer sentiment reached its highest level since March, driven by easing gas prices. The final July reading for the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index came in at 55.2. This marks an 11.5% (5.7 points) increase from June and beat the preliminary reading of 54.4.

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