Investopedia

Continue to Site »

Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index - MCSI

Filed Under » , ,
Dictionary Says

Definition of 'Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index - MCSI'

A survey of consumer confidence conducted by the University of Michigan. The Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index (MCSI) uses telephone surveys to gather information on consumer expectations regarding the overall economy.
Investopedia Says

Investopedia explains 'Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index - MCSI'

The preliminary report, which includes about 60% of total survey results, is released around the 10th of each month. A final report for the prior month is released on the first of the month. The index is becoming more and more useful for investors because it gives a snapshot of whether consumers feel like spending money.

Articles Of Interest

  1.

    The Fundamentals Of Forex Fundamentals

    Charting is not the only way to analyze the foreign-exchange market. Learn how to apply fundamental analysis to the economic indicators.

  2. What's the difference between consumer confidence and consumer sentiment?

    There isn't a difference between consumer confidence and consumer sentiment. Both terms are used to refer to the degree of confidence consumers feel about the overall economy and their personal ...

  3. Understanding The Consumer Confidence Index

    We look at this closely watched economic indicator to see what it means and how it's calculated.

  4. Consumer Confidence: A Killer Statistic

    It's the key to any market economy, so investors need to learn the measures and how to analyze them.

  5. Why The Consumer Price Index Is Controversial

    Find out why economists are torn about how to calculate inflation.

  6. Predict Inflation With The Producer Price Index

    Find out how the PPI can be used to gauge the overall health of the economy.

  7. Consumer Spending As A Market Indicator

    What people buy and where they shop can provide valuable information about the economy.

  8. Quants: The Rocket Scientists Of Wall Street

    Blend math, finance and computer skills to command a high - and well deserved - salary.

  9. Leading Economic Indicators Predict Market Trends

    Leading indicators help investors to predict and react to where the market is headed.

  10. Trading The Non-Farm Payroll Report

    Discover how to trade the NFP report without getting knocked out by the irrational volatility it can create.
comments powered by Disqus
Marketplace
Hot Definitions

  1. Disaster Loss

    A special type of tax-deductible loss, similar to a casualty loss, where a loss has been incurred by taxpayers who reside in an area that has been designated as a federal disaster area by the President.

  2. Fool In The Shower

    The notion that changes or policies designed to alter the course of the economy should be done slowly, rather than all at once.

  3. Pattern Day Trader

    An SEC designation for traders who trade the same security four or more times per day (buys and sells) over a five-day period, and for whom same-day trades make up at least 6% of their activity for that period.

  4. Cost-Push Inflation

    A phenomenon in which the general price levels rise (inflation) due to increases in the cost of wages and raw materials.

  5. Happiness Economics

    The formal academic study of the relationship between individual satisfaction and economic issues, such as employment and wealth.

  6. Affluenza

    A social condition arising from the desire to be more wealthy, successful or to "keep up with the Joneses." Affluenza is symptomatic of a culture that holds up financial success as one of the highest achievements.
Trading Center