Univ. of Mich. Consumer Sentiment Index and Russell 1000 Index, Trailing 12-Month Gross Profit Margin Should investors expect gross profit margins to disappoint in the coming months? Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment vs. Recessions Historically, lows in consumer sentiment precede strong stock returns. Image: Morgan Stanley Research
12-Month S&P 500 Returns Following Peaks and Troughs of Consumer Sentiment Historically, troughs in consumer sentiment tends to precede big stock market returns. Image: J.P. Morgan Asset Management
U.S. Consumer Sentiment vs. Consumer Spending Americans continue to spend despite rising prices. Image: J.P. Morgan Asset Management
U.S. Consumer Sentiment and U.S. Unemployment Rate Consumer sentiment is a good leading indicator of the trend in the unemployment rate. Image: J.P. Morgan Asset Management
Real S&P 500 and U.S. Consumer Sentiment and Median Expected Inflation U.S. consumer sentiment remains weak as inflation could dampen the economic recovery and consumer spending. Image: BCA Research
Consumer Sentiment – Twitter Sentiment Index and University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment The GS Twitter Sentiment Index remains low. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Twitter Sentiment Index and University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment The Goldman Sachs Twitter Sentiment Index suggests that U.S. consumer sentiment appears to be deteriorating. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
World Consumer Sentiment and Real World GDP Growth World consumer sentiment change is back to neutral and suggests a rebound in world GDP growth. Image: Pictet Asset Management
U.S. Consumer Sentiment and Recession Historically, drops of 15% are a recession signal. The chart does not suggest an imminent recession in the United States. Image: The New York Times