The Consumer Sentiment Index in the United States improved by 4.5% in December compared to the previous month, and reached 53.3, coming in above analysts' expectations, a preliminary report posted by the University of Michigan revealed on Friday. The figure declined by 28% on an annual level. The Current Economic Conditions Index slipped by 0.8% on a monthly basis to stand at 50.7 in December, dropping by 32.5% year-on-year. Meanwhile, the Index of Consumer Expectations jumped by 7.8% compared to November, and fell by 25% compared to December 2024 to reach 55. "After four months of sharp increases to start 2025, ... (full story)