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Consumer Sentiment Lower But Still Favorable

ANN ARBOR - Consumer sentiment continued to slowly fall in the July survey, although the overall level still remains quite favorable, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. The small decline amounted to 5.1 Index-points below the January peak, which was the highest figure in a dozen years, said economist Richard Curtin, director

By |2017-07-30T21:31:07-04:00July 30th, 2017|News|

Consumer Confidence Rises: Discounts For All Mean Happy Holidays

ANN ARBOR - Consumer confidence rose to its highest level since July, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. The December reading was nearly equal to the 2015 average of 92.9, which was the highest since 2004. The gain was largely due to lower inflation, which bolstered real incomes and brightened buying plans

By |2015-12-24T10:49:04-05:00December 24th, 2015|News|