economy
January 9, 2026
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.
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