Comments from Curtin after the Michigan survey

  • Consumers are dismissing stock market slump
  • Are still very focused on international events
  • Are becoming more willing to use credit (uh oh)
  • Says overall this was a very positive report
  • Consumers view on TPP deal is negative
  • They're worried deal would hurt hiring
  • Jan high in sentiment may be the peak of the cycle

They must have hit some bright buttons on their phone calls as I doubt most average Americans know what the TPP is, let alone give a toss about it