Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index
LockedUniversity of Michigan monthly survey — household confidence proxy.
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Methodology
UMCSENT (FRED, monthly) = composite index of the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers, base 100 in 1966-Q1. Tracks household perception of current + future economic conditions. Sharp drops typically lead by 3-6 months into spending contractions.