December 2015 US Michigan consumer sentiment survey 11 December 2015

  • Prior 91.3
  • Current conditions 107.0 vs 103.5 exp,. Prior 104.3
  • Expectations 82.0 vs 81.0 exp. Prior 82.9
  • 1yr inflation expectations 2.6% vs 2.7% prior
  • 5yr 2.6% unch

The biggest surprise comes from the current conditions which has shot up. If that translates into $'s going into the shops over the next month or so then the number is worth something. With Nov retail sales not breaking any records there's one chance left to see some action from the consumer. Feeling good is a start but making that pay out with economic growth is a different ball game

US Michigan current conditions