On Friday, the University of Michigan released the preliminary October Survey of Consumers. Final October data will be released on 25 October. Key Highlights: The University of Michigan consumer sentiment index fell from 70.

Americans’ outlook on the economy soured a bit after two months of small gains, according to the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index, released Friday

The University of Michigan’s gauge of consumer sentiment inched down to 68.9 in an early October reading, from 70.1 in the prior month.

The monthly track of how Americans feel about the economy dropped slightly this month after two months of small gains. The University of Michigan’s Index of Consumer Sentiment slipped to 68.9 in October from 70.

Consumer sentiment got off to a rocky start in October, falling slightly and breaking a two-month streak of gains. The University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment survey fell to a reading of 68.9 in the first two weeks of October,

Consumer confidence in the U.S. economy saw an unexpected decline in October, according to the University of Michigan's latest data.