Consumer Sentiment

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Definition of 'Consumer Sentiment'

A statistical measurement and economic indicator of the overall health of the economy as determined by consumer opinion. Consumer sentiment takes into account an individual's feelings toward his or her own current financial health, the health of the economy in the short term and the prospects for longer term economic growth.

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Investopedia explains 'Consumer Sentiment'

Consumer sentiment developed as an economic statistic during the mid-20th century, and has become a barometer whose results influence public policy, economic policy and the stock markets. When consumer sentiment is less positive, markets typically react bearishly and vice versa.

One of the closely followed publications of the consumer sentiment is the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index (MCSI).
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'Consumer Sentiment'

  • Consumer Confidence: A Killer Statistic

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/fundamental/103002.asp
    ... The first part of measuring total consumption is measuring consumer sentiment,
    which is derived completely from a consumer's standpoint. ...

  • What's the difference between consumer confidence and consumer ...

    http://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/09/consumer-confidence-sentiment-difference.asp
    There isn'ta difference between consumer confidence and consumer sentiment. ... What's
    the difference between consumer confidence and consumer sentiment? ...

  • Economic Indicators: Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) ...

    http://www.investopedia.com/university/releases/consumerconfidence.asp
    ... There are three separate headline figures: one for how people feel currently (Index
    of Consumer Sentiment), one for how they feel the general economy is going ...

  • Why Consumer Confidence Matters - Investopedia.com

    http://financialedge.investopedia.com/financial-edge/0911/Why-Consumer-Confidence-Matters.aspx
    ... There are two major indexes for investors to consider - the Consumer Confidence
    Index and the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index. ...

  • Make Money With The Consumer Cyclical And Staple Indicator

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/economics/09/consumer-cylical-staple-indicator.asp
    ... Watching the monthly consumer sentiment reports will help investors get
    an idea of what consumers are thinking about the economy. ...

  • Conference Board: Consumer Confidence Index | Investopedia

    http://www.investopedia.com/university/conferenceboard/conferenceboard7.asp
    ... Distinguishing the CCI from the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index
    It is important for us to note that the University of Michigan Consumer ...

  • Low Prices, Weak Sentiment Means Strong Stocks

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2010/Low-Prices-Weak-Sentiment-Means-Strong-Stocks-DG-TJX-BUD-PM0721.aspx
    Weak consumer sentiment and low prices result in strong stock performance for some
    companies. ... Despite these low price levels, consumer sentiment remains weak. ...

  • The 6 Signs Of An Economic Recovery - Investopedia.com

    http://financialedge.investopedia.com/financial-edge/0810/The-6-Signs-Of-An-Economic-Recovery.aspx
    ... Consumer Sentiment Perhaps it is a testament to the power of positive thinking,
    but sentiment indicators like the Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) and the ...

  • Consumer Staples Heading Into 2011

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2010/Consumer-Staples-Heading-Into-2011-HNZ-SLE-KFT-CPB1202.aspx
    ... These non-cyclical stocks are generally a good bellwether of consumer sentiment
    and where the general economy is at a given pointy in time. ...

  • Investopedia Forex Outlook For April 2012 - US And Europe ...

    http://www.investopedia.com/university/monthly-forex-report-April-2012/US_Europe.asp
    ... January consumer confidence also rose to a four-year high in early February, with
    the University of Michigan consumer sentiment index reaching 75.3. ...

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