University of Michigan consumer sentiment index falls to 77.9 in April (< estimate 79).
Inflation expectations for next year and long-term rise simultaneously increase:
1 year: 3.1% vs 2.9% previous.
Consumer confidence drops sharply due to inflation concerns. Megabanks earnings reports flood in. High import prices put pressure on US inflation.
University of Michigan consumer sentiment index falls to 77.9 in April (< estimate 79).
Inflation expectations for next year and long-term rise simultaneously increase:
1 year: 3.1% vs 2.9% previous.







