Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index - MCSI

What Does Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index - MCSI Mean?
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 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.