The next sentiment survey lands on Friday, December 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET.
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Where this release stands
The UMich Consumer Sentiment release is scheduled for Friday, December 18, at 10:00 AM ET. This release is published twice a month, with a preliminary reading and a final one about two weeks later. The New York Stock Exchange is open when this release occurs, with the session running to 4:00 PM ET.
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What this release is
The University of Michigan survey asks households how they feel about their finances and where they expect prices to go. Its inflation-expectations reading is closely watched, because the Federal Reserve treats expectations as a driver of inflation itself.