The preliminary reading of the University of Michigan’s closely watched consumer sentiment index, released Friday, jumped 16% from 52.2 to 60.5.

Consumer sentiment increased in June for the first time in six months, the latest sign that Americans’ views of the economy have improved as inflation has stayed tame and the Trump ...

Consumer sentiment increased in June for the first time in six months, the latest sign that Americans’ views of the economy have improved as inflation has stayed tame.

Key Takeaways The Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index improved to 60.7 in June, ticking higher than its preliminary reading. Consumers reported improved sentiment for the first time in six months ...