Consumer sentiment rises to highest level since September
Consumer sentiment rose to its highest level this month since September 2025, although it remains at historically low levels.
TL;DR
- Consumer sentiment reached its highest level since September 2025 in January.
- The preliminary reading for the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index was 54 in January, up from 52.9 in December.
- Sentiment is still down 24.7% compared to January of the previous year.
- This marks two consecutive months of rising consumer sentiment.
- Consumers remain focused on high prices and softening labor markets.