Consumer Confidence vs Unemployment Rate

Consumer Confidence

University of Michigan consumer sentiment

48.1
-9.76%
Very Pessimistic
56.6 50.7 44.8 Feb'26 Mar'26 Apr'26 May'26 Jun'26 Jul'26 Aug'26

Unemployment Rate

US unemployment rate

4.1%
-4.65%
Normal
4.4 4.3 4.1 Feb'26 Mar'26 Apr'26 May'26 Jun'26 Jul'26 Aug'26 Sep'26

Indicator Comparison

Consumer Confidence Unemployment Rate
Current 48.1 4.1%
Change -9.76% -4.65%
Status Very Pessimistic Normal
Data Source FRED UMCSENT FRED UNRATE
Update Frequency Monthly Monthly
Last Updated September 1, 2026 October 1, 2026