Consumer Sentiment Remains Strong in October
Consumer Sentiment decreased 1.5 points in October to 98.6, according to the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index. October’s figure is 2.1 percent below the October 2017 index. The Current Economic Conditions Index declined 1.8 points to 113.1. The reading was 2.9 percent below the October 2017 index. The Consumer Expectations Index fell 1.3 points