Consumer Sentiment Falls 2% To Lowest Reading Of 2026

Advisor Perspectives Charts6.59K FollowersFollow5ShareSavePlay(6min)Comment(1)SummaryThe Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index dropped 1.1 points (-1.9%) to 55.5 this month, coming in above the forecasted 55.0.In March, the CECI rose for a third straight month to 57. This represents a 2.1% increase from the previous month but a 9.4% decline from a year ago.The CEI fell for a second straight month to 54.1. This represents a 4.4% decline from the previous month but a 2.9% increase from one year ago. Max Zolotukhin/iStock via Getty Images By Jennifer Nash Consumer sentiment fell for the first time in four months in March, hitting its lowest level of 2026.

The Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index dropped 1.1 points (-1.9%) to 55.5 this month, coming in above the forecastedThis article was written byAdvisor Perspectives Charts6.59K FollowersFollowAdvisor Perspectives is a leading interactive publisher for Registered Investment Advisors. Our AP Charts & Analysis portion of our website analyzes economic and market trends.