SPY & Consumer Sentiment Index
A survey-based measure of consumer attitudes about the economy and personal finances.
SPY Price
Consumer Sentiment Index
What It Measures
The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index is based on monthly telephone surveys of approximately 500 households. Questions cover: - Personal financial situation (current and expected) - Business conditions (short-term and long-term) - Buying conditions for major household items The index is scaled so that 1966 = 100. Sub-indices track current conditions and expectations separately.
Why It Matters
**Leading Indicator**: Consumer sentiment often precedes changes in consumer spending. **Confidence Proxy**: Shows how optimistic or pessimistic consumers feel about the economy. **Inflation Expectations**: The survey includes questions about expected inflation, which the Fed monitors closely. **Recession Warning**: Sharp declines in sentiment have preceded economic downturns.
Key Levels
Data Sources
SPY: S&P 500 ETF daily OHLCV data (1993-02-02 to 2026-02-13)
Sentiment: UMCSENT - Consumer Sentiment Index from University of Michigan
Units: Index 1966:Q1=100, Not Seasonally Adjusted, Monthly