Question 1

What is University of Michigan: Consumer Sentiment?

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At the request of the source, the data is delayed by 1 month. To obtain historical data prior to January 1978, please see FRED data series UMCSENT1.

This data should be cited as follows: "Surveys of Consumers, University of Michigan, University of Michigan: Consumer Sentiment © [UMCSENT], retrieved...

Question 2

Where does University of Michigan: Consumer Sentiment data come from?

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This dataset is sourced from FRED (FRED), a trusted provider of economic and financial data. DataSetIQ aggregates and standardizes this data for easy access and analysis.

Question 3

How often is University of Michigan: Consumer Sentiment updated?

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This dataset is updated on a m basis by FRED. DataSetIQ syncs the latest data regularly to ensure you have access to the most current information.

Question 4

What time period does University of Michigan: Consumer Sentiment cover?

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This dataset covers the period from 1952 to 2026. The temporal coverage allows for historical analysis and trend identification over 74 years of data.

Question 5

What units is University of Michigan: Consumer Sentiment measured in?

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The data in this dataset is measured in Index 1966:Q1=100. Understanding the measurement units is important for accurate interpretation and comparison with other datasets.

Question 6

What is the data quality score for University of Michigan: Consumer Sentiment?

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University of Michigan: Consumer Sentiment has a DataSetIQ score of 82/100. This score measures data quality based on completeness, timeliness, consistency, and coverage metrics.

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