Global Macro Perspectives
(For October 2010) October University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment final reading was reported at 67.7 vs. 68.0 consensus and 67.9 prior October reading. Unchanged level of confidence. Chart 1. University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment vs. Conference Board Consumer Confidence
(For October 2010) Conference Board consumer confidence came out at 50.2 vs. 49.9 consensus and 48.6 revised reading for September. Chart 1. Conference Board Consumer Confidence
(For October 2010) October University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment was reported at 67.9 vs. 68.9 consensus and 68.2 September reading. Contrary to the other data released today this one is on the weak side. Chart 1. University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment vs. Conference Board Consumer Confidence
(For September 2010) University of Michigan/Reuters Consumer Sentiment for September final reading came out at 68.2 vs. 66.6 reported two weeks ago; 67.0 consensus and 68.9 August reading. Chart 1. University of Michigan/Reuters Consumer Sentiment vs. Conference Board Consumer Confidence
(For September 2010) Conference Board consumer confidence came out at 48.5 vs. 52.1 consensus and 53.5 reading for August. Big miss; markets as usual not valuing negative news and readings. Chart 1. Conference Board Consumer Confidence
(For August 2010) Conference Board consumer confidence came out at 53.5 vs. 50.7 consensus and 51.0 reading for July. Chart 1. Conference Board Consumer Confidence
Conference Board consumer confidence came out at 50.4 vs. 51.0 consensus and 54.3 reading for June. Chart 1. Conference Board Consumer Confidence
Conference Board consumer confidence came out at 52.9 vs. 62.5 consensus and 63.3 reading for May. Ugly looking number. Chart 1. Conference Board Consumer Confidence
Consumer Confidence came out at 63.3 vs. 59.0 consensus and 57.9 for April. Large positive surprise. Chart 1. Conference Board Consumer Confidence
Consumer Confidence came out at 57.9 vs. 53.5 consensus and 52.5 for March. Large positive surprise. Chart 1. Conference Board Consumer Confidence
Conference Board consumer confidence came out at 52.5 vs. 50 consensus and 46 reading for February. Chart 1. Conference Board Consumer Confidence