The trend since 2019.
The latest available read: Consumer Sentiment is at 55.2 as of July 2026. Source: FRED · UMCSENT.
Why it matters.
When consumers feel pessimistic, they spend less, which slows business hiring and wage growth. Your job security, hours, and raise prospects all depend partly on whether households around you are confident enough to keep opening their wallets.
Where it fits.
Consumer Sentiment feeds the Consumer view — one of the six areas behind the site's Macro IQ score.