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Consumer Sentiment

Definition

Report published by the University of Michigan. Data is collected from a query of 500 adults regarding their attitude on financial and income situations. Interviewers ask 50 core questions, and the responses are standardized on a 100 point scale.

Related Terms

Consumer, Indicator

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