Global Finance News
25 Sep 2026, 17:49
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Improves Slightly, Inflation Expectations Stay Elevated
The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment index rose to 48.1 in September, slightly above the 47.8 consensus estimate but down from 51.7 previously. Consumer Expectations also came in stronger than forecast at 46.3 versus 45.8 expected, although the reading remained well below the previous 51.5.
One-year inflation expectations held at 4.6%, matching expectations but rising from 4.0% previously, indicating that near-term inflation concerns remain elevated among U.S. consumers.
Separately, the Atlanta Fed’s GDPNow model estimated third-quarter U.S. economic growth at an annualized 5.0%, slightly below both the 5.1% forecast and the previous estimate. Overall, the figures show modestly better-than-expected consumer sentiment alongside persistent inflation concerns and still-strong projected economic growth.
The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment index rose to 48.1 in September, slightly above the 47.8 consensus estimate but down from 51.7 previously. Consumer Expectations also came in stronger than forecast at 46.3 versus 45.8 expected, although the reading remained well below the previous 51.5.
One-year inflation expectations held at 4.6%, matching expectations but rising from 4.0% previously, indicating that near-term inflation concerns remain elevated among U.S. consumers.
Separately, the Atlanta Fed’s GDPNow model estimated third-quarter U.S. economic growth at an annualized 5.0%, slightly below both the 5.1% forecast and the previous estimate. Overall, the figures show modestly better-than-expected consumer sentiment alongside persistent inflation concerns and still-strong projected economic growth.
