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actually beat. I'll be... Consumer Sentiment
Released On 10/11/2013 9:55:00 AM For Oct, 2013
Prior Consensus Consensus Range Actual
Sentiment Index - Level 77.5 75.0 68.0 to 83.0 75.2
Market Consensus before announcement
The Reuters/University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index fell back below 80 to a final September reading of 77.5. This was slightly above the mid-month reading of 76.8 but with both sizably below the final August reading of 82.1. The expectations component, at a final September reading of 67.8, was a bit higher than the mid-month reading of 67.2 and suggests that the recent rush of media focus on Washington has not rattled the consumer. But both the final and the mid-month readings were down compared to August's final of 73.7 in a decline that likely points to lack of confidence in income prospects. The current conditions component ended September at 92.6 which was up slightly from mid-month's 91.8. Both readings, however, were down from August's final reading of 95.2.