Two Measures of Consumer Attitudes: March 2025

Published on March 31, 2025

Consumer attitudes are measured by two monthly surveys: the University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index (MCSI) and the Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index (CCI). In March, the MCSI fell to 57.0, its lowest level since November 2022. Meanwhile, the CCI dropped to 92.9, is lowest level since February 2021.

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