Consumer Sentiment Unchanged from April, Still Near Record Lows

Published on May 30, 2025

Consumer sentiment was unchanged from April, ending four straight months of declines. The Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index remained at 52.2 in May, the fourth lowest reading on record.

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