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 Current Value Trend Frequency ADI Component
The Mood Ring 56.4 rising monthly Cost Pressure / Financial Conditions

How We Get This Data

Automation
Auto — pulled directly from API
Indicators
1 tracked
ADI Components
Cost Pressure / Financial Conditions

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 does American Default update University of Michigan data?

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

Is University of Michigan data free to use?

University of Michigan publishes summary data in press releases and reports. American Default extracts headline statistics with full attribution. For detailed microdata, check University of Michigan's licensing terms.

What American Distress Index components use University of Michigan data?

University of Michigan data feeds into Cost Pressure / Financial Conditions. These indicators provide context but are not in the ADI composite calculation.

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