US Consumer Sentiment Improves in January

U.S. January consumer sentiment rises month on month, drops year on year: survey

NEW YORK, Jan. 23 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. Consumer Sentiment Index released Friday by the University of Michigan (UM) Surveys of Consumers stood at 56.4 in the January 2026 survey, up from 52.9 in December but below last January's 71.7.

US consumer sentiment improves in January

Consumer sentiment rose in January

Consumer sentiment is on the rise. The University of Michigan’s latest survey shows it’s at 56.4. That’s quite an improvement from last month’s 52.9. The boost was seen across all Americans, regardless of income, education, or political alignment. Analysts say people don’t seem very concerned about recent geopolitical developments. They could also be responding to inflation expectations, which are also at their lowest level in a year. Consumer s…

Consumer Sentiment Improves Even as Financial Strains Persist

Consumer outlook improved in January, reversing some of the sharp deterioration seen at the end of last year, though the recovery remains tentative. The University of Michigan’s Index of Consumer Sentiment, reported on Friday (Jan. 23) rose to 56.4 in January from 52.9 in December, reflecting gains in both current conditions and expectations. Even with the monthly improvement, confidence remains lower relative to early 2025. The headli…