US EconomyAug. 29, 2025 8:40 PM ETXLY, ACTV, AFMC, AFSM, ARKK, AVUV, BAPR, IVOO, IVOV, IVV, IVW, IWC, IWM, IWN, IWO, IWP, IWR, IWS, IYY, QQQ, SPLV, SPMD, SPMO, SPMV, SPSM, SPUS, SPUU, SPVM, SPVU, SPXE, SPXL, SPXN, SPXS, SPXT, SPXU, SPXV, SPY, SPYD, SPYG, SPYV, SPYX, SQEW, SQLV, SSO, SSPY, SVAL, SYLD, TMDV, TPHD, TPLC, TPSC, UAUG, UJAN, UMAR, UMAY, UOCT, UPRO, USMC, USMF, USVM, MAGS, VCR, RXI, RSPD, PEZ, FXD, PSCD, FDIS, IEDI, IYK, IYC, TBT, TLT, TMV, IEF, SHY, TBF, EDV, TMF, PST, TTT, ZROZ, VGLT, TLH, IEI, BIL, TYO, UBT, UST, VGSH, SHV, VGIT, GOVT, SCHO, TBX, SCHR, GSY, TYD, VUSTX, FIBR, GBIL, UDN, USDU, UUP, RINF, AGZ, SPTS, FTSD, LMBSAdvisor Perspectives Charts6.41K FollowersThe Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index fell by 3.5 points, or nearly 6%, to 58.2 in August. The latest reading was lower than the forecast of 58.6.To put today’s report in historical context, consumer sentiment is currently 31.0% below its average reading of 84.4 (arithmetic mean) and 30.1% below its geometric mean of 83.2.In August, the CECI fell for the first time in three months to 61.7. This represents a 9.3% decline from the previous month and a 0.7% rise from a year ago.Max Zolotukhin/iStock via Getty ImagesBy Jennifer NashWorsening perceptions of the economy led to the first drop in consumer sentiment in four months. The Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index fell by 3.5 points, or nearly 6%, to 58.2 in August. The latest readingThis article was written byAdvisor Perspectives Charts6.41K FollowersAdvisor Perspectives is a leading interactive publisher for Registered Investment Advisors. Our AP Charts & Analysis portion of our website analyzes economic and market trends.Comments