The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index decreased 5.8% in March compared to the month prior, landing at 53.3, according to final results for the month. Sentiment was down 6.5% year over year. The current conditions index fell 1.4% from the month prior to 55.8. The index of consumer expectations fell 8.7% from the month prior to land at 51.7.
Carr staffer nominated for FCC commissioner
President Trump nominated Danielle Thumann, senior counsel to Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr, to serve as commissioner on the FCC. If confirmed by the Senate, Thumann would fill one of two vacant seats on the commission.










