The index of Michigan University’s consumer’s feeling For the United States it has fallen for the fourth consecutive month. The indicator has dropped 4.8 points in April, standing at 52.2, its lowest level in 33 months. Despite the setback, the figure has improved market expectations, since 50.8 points were expected.
He Consumer expectations index has descended to 47.3 From 52.6, reaching a minimum since July 2022.
According to the statement, although the decrease in current conditions in April was moderate, the Expectations index collapsedwith falls in personal finances and commercial conditions. Expectations have fallen an abrupt 32% since January, the greatest quarterly percentage drop observed since the 1990 recession.
The Inflation expectation at 1 year, 6.5% has been fired in April since 5% in March, without reaching 6.7% estimated. A 5 years, the inflation expectation has increased to 4.4% from the previous 4.1%, as expected.
Dollar reaction
The dollar index (DXY) has reacted down against Michigan’s data, falling to 99.51, but remains positive in the day.
Economic indicator
Consumer feeling index of the University of Michigan
The index of the consumer’s feeling Reuters/Michigan that publishes Reuters It is a survey on consumer trust in economic activity. It shows the consumer panorama regarding spending. A result superior to consensus is bullish for the dollar, while a lower result is bassist.
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Last publication: VI ABR 25, 2025 14:00
Frequency: Monthly
Current: 52.2
Dear: 50.8
Previous: 50.8
Fountain: University of Michigan
Consumer exuberance can be translated into greater expense and faster economic growth, which implies a stronger labor market and a possible rebound in inflation, which helps the Fed become more optimistic. The popularity of this survey among analysts (mentioned more frequently than CB consumer confidence) is justified because the data here include interviews conducted up to one or two days before the official launch, which makes it a timely extent to the mood of the consumer, but above all because it measures the attitudes of the consumer on financial and income situations. The real figures that exceed consensus tend to be bulls for the USD.
Source: Fx Street
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