Consumer sentiment under the holiday microscope

Nov 13, 2015
Will consumers spend more this season?

Consumer sentiment falls sharply in September

Sep 11, 2015
The University of Michigan report is the first to reflect recent market volatility.

Weekly Wrap: Trans-Pacific Partnership and jobs report

Jun 12, 2015
Nela Richardson and Cardiff Garcia join Molly Wood to recap the week in business and finance.

Weekly Wrap: consumers, takeovers and Pacific trade

May 15, 2015
Nela Richardson and Cardiff Garcia join Adriene Hill to recap the week in business and finance.

How much are our feelings worth?

May 15, 2015
New consumer sentiment numbers come out tomorrow – and they’re not (all) free.

Consumers are confident. So why aren't they spending?

Feb 13, 2015
Hint: It has to do with income.

Consumer sentiment and retail sales

Dec 12, 2014
The monthly Index of Consumer Sentiment has clues about holiday sales numbers.

For public good, not for profit.

How consumers view the economy

Aug 28, 2012
The consumer confidence and consumer sentiment indices come out this week. Analysts will be looking to see what they tell us about the U.S. economic recovery.

Michiganders on the economy and the election

Feb 22, 2012
Host Jeremy Hobson ventured out into Ann Arbor, Mich. to see how people are feeling about this year's election, and how the economy will play a role in it.

What consumer sentiment says about the economy

Feb 22, 2012
Richard Curtin of the Reuters/University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index discusses how the survey gauges consumer hopes and expectations, and what it means in elections.