The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index decreased 5.3% in September compared to the month prior, landing at 55.1, according to final results for the month. The September figure was down 21.4% from a year ago. The current conditions component of the index fell 2.1% from the month prior, landing at 60.4, while the consumer expectations index decreased 7.5% to 51.7.
FDIC approves deposit insurance applications for Ford, GM industrial banks
The FDIC has approved two deposit insurance applications submitted by automobile manufacturers Ford and GM to establish industrial banks, according to an agency statement.










