A decline in consumer sentiment is interesting because the economy appears to be expanding. Most economists, researchers, and economic theorists are saying that the economy continues to grow, while consumer confidence is moving in the opposite direction.
That creates an interesting disconnect between what economists see and what consumers are experiencing or expecting. Whether this becomes a long-term trend is uncertain. It is worth watching to see whether the optimism is concentrated among investors and economists while workers, consumers, and the average person feel differently. For now, we can simply keep following the economic data and see whether that gap continues to grow.
Consumer Sentiment Remains Weak in September 2026
- Consumer sentiment fell to 47.8 in September, down from 51.7 in August.
- Current economic conditions declined slightly to 50.9.
- Consumer expectations dropped to 45.8 from 51.5.
- Sentiment remains below September 2025 levels.
- Weak consumer confidence may influence household spending and economic decisions.
University of Michigan, Institute for Social Research. (2026). Surveys of consumers. https://www.sca.isr.umich.edu/
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