Consumer sentiment about the U.S. economic outlook strengthened in July, according to the latest reading of the Michigan Consumer Expectations index.
The gauge rose to 54.0 in July 2026, up from 50.7 in June 2026, signaling an improvement in how households view future economic conditions. The data, updated on 17 July 2026, suggest that consumers are becoming somewhat more optimistic about the months ahead, after a weaker reading in June.
While the index remains at relatively subdued levels, the uptick could point to gradually stabilizing confidence as households reassess prospects for income, employment, and inflation in the near term.
