Academic / Nonprofit

University of Michigan

The University of Michigan's Surveys of Consumers produce the Consumer Sentiment Index, a long-running measure of household confidence in their financial situation and the broader economy.

American Default tracks 1 indicator from University of Michigan, including The Mood Ring. The University of Michigan's Surveys of Consumers produce the Consumer Sentiment Index, a long-running measure of household confidence in their financial situation and the broader economy. Data is updated automatically via API.

Indicators from University of Michigan

Indicator Reading Trend Frequency ADI Component
The Mood Ring 49.5 Current ▬ stable monthly Context

How We Get This Data

Automation
Auto — pulled directly from API
Indicators
1 tracked

FRED Series IDs

Attribution & Licensing

Data attributed to: University of Michigan, Surveys of Consumers

Official source: https://data.sca.isr.umich.edu/

American Default extracts publicly reported statistics with full source attribution. This data may be subject to the source organization's terms of use.

Frequently Asked Questions

What data does University of Michigan publish?

The University of Michigan's Surveys of Consumers produce the Consumer Sentiment Index, a long-running measure of household confidence in their financial situation and the broader economy.

How often is University of Michigan data measured?

University of Michigan data is updated automatically via API. Observation frequency varies by indicator: monthly.

Is University of Michigan data free to use?

American Default publishes headline statistics from University of Michigan with full attribution. University of Michigan sets the terms for reusing the underlying data.

What American Distress Index components use University of Michigan data?

University of Michigan indicators provide supplementary context for household financial distress tracking but are not directly in the ADI composite calculation.

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