Consumer confidence and consumer sentiment both measure how U.S. consumers feel about their finances and the economy, but they come from different surveys. The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index surveys about 3,000 consumers each month, while the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index surveys about 1,000. Both track consumers’ economic expectations, including their outlook for inflation.
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