University of Michigan: Consumer Confidence Rises for Second Straight Month; Views Remain Downbeat Amid High Prices
August 01, 2026
August 01, 2026
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 1 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Consumer confidence rises for second straight month; views remain downbeat amid high prices
Consumer sentiment confirmed its early-July reading, landing almost 12% above June, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers.
Broad-based improvements were seen across all groups by income, education, wealth and political party. Despite recent g . . .
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Consumer confidence rises for second straight month; views remain downbeat amid high prices
Consumer sentiment confirmed its early-July reading, landing almost 12% above June, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers.
Broad-based improvements were seen across all groups by income, education, wealth and political party. Despite recent g . . .