US consumer sentiment, 1952 to 2026
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US consumer sentiment stood at 45 in 2026, down 10.0% on the previous period.
US consumer sentiment, published through FRED. Since 1952 the series has ranged from 44.8 (2026) to 112 (2000); the latest reading is 44.8 for 2026, down from 49.8 the period before.
Monthly macro series carry the cycle in their shape: recessions appear as cliffs or spikes depending on the measure, and the decade stripes make it easy to place each episode. The level matters less than the turns.
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FRED aggregates official series; this one originates with the responsible federal statistical agency. Kitegraph refreshes it on FRED's publication schedule.
Are values revised?
Yes. Statistical agencies revise recent readings as fuller data arrives, so the latest points can change between releases.
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