💎 Fed’s first rate cut since 2020 set to trigger market. Find undervalued gems with Fair ValueSee Undervalued Stocks

U.S. consumer sentiment falls in May

Published 05/15/2015, 10:10 AM
© Reuters. Men unload vegetables at Grand Central Market in Los Angeles

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. consumer sentiment fell more than expected in May, a survey released on Friday showed.

The University of Michigan's preliminary May reading on the overall index on consumer sentiment was 88.6, down from the final April read of 95.9. Analysts were looking for a reading of 96.0.

© Reuters. Men unload vegetables at Grand Central Market in Los Angeles

The survey's subindex on business conditions fell to 99.8 from 107.0 in April, while a reading on consumer expectations declined to 81.5 from 88.8. The median forecast of analysts polled by Reuters was for a reading of 107.0 for the conditions index and 88.6 for expectations.

Latest comments

Risk Disclosure: Trading in financial instruments and/or cryptocurrencies involves high risks including the risk of losing some, or all, of your investment amount, and may not be suitable for all investors. Prices of cryptocurrencies are extremely volatile and may be affected by external factors such as financial, regulatory or political events. Trading on margin increases the financial risks.
Before deciding to trade in financial instrument or cryptocurrencies you should be fully informed of the risks and costs associated with trading the financial markets, carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite, and seek professional advice where needed.
Fusion Media would like to remind you that the data contained in this website is not necessarily real-time nor accurate. The data and prices on the website are not necessarily provided by any market or exchange, but may be provided by market makers, and so prices may not be accurate and may differ from the actual price at any given market, meaning prices are indicative and not appropriate for trading purposes. Fusion Media and any provider of the data contained in this website will not accept liability for any loss or damage as a result of your trading, or your reliance on the information contained within this website.
It is prohibited to use, store, reproduce, display, modify, transmit or distribute the data contained in this website without the explicit prior written permission of Fusion Media and/or the data provider. All intellectual property rights are reserved by the providers and/or the exchange providing the data contained in this website.
Fusion Media may be compensated by the advertisers that appear on the website, based on your interaction with the advertisements or advertisers.
© 2007-2024 - Fusion Media Limited. All Rights Reserved.