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24.04.202614:00:00UTC+00U.S. Michigan Consumer Expectations Slip in April, Hinting at Softer Sentiment Ahead

U.S. consumer sentiment about the economic outlook weakened in April, as the Michigan Consumer Expectations index declined to 48.1 from a previous reading of 51.7. Both the prior and current figures are reported for April 2026, indicating a downward revision or updated assessment of household expectations during the month.

The latest update, published on 24 April 2026, shows that consumers have become more cautious about the future path of the economy, income prospects, and business conditions. With the index now below the 50-point threshold, the data suggest that pessimism is edging higher, potentially signaling softer consumer-driven momentum if the trend persists in the coming months.

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