UM consumer sentiment index rises in September

CHICAGO, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- The Consumer Sentiment Index released Friday by the University of Michigan (UM) Surveys of Consumers rose to 58.6 in the September 2022 survey, up from 58.2 in August but below last September's 72.8.

The Current Index rose to 59.7, up from 58.6 in August but below last September's 80.1. The Expectations Index rose to 58, unchanged from August and below last September's 68.1.