The Consumer Sentiment Index retreated by 3.6 points this September, reaching a level of 48.1. This figure represents the second-lowest reading ever recorded in the history of the index.
This latest data marks the second straight month of contraction for the index, resulting in a cumulative loss of 7.1 points over the two-month period.
Additionally, the Current Conditions Index fell by 1.0 point to a reading of 50.9. This measurement currently stands as the fourth-lowest reading on record for the sub-index.