Consumer Confidence vs Unemployment Rate

Consumer Confidence

University of Michigan consumer sentiment

44.8
-15.95%
Very Pessimistic
56.6 50.7 44.8 Feb'26 Mar'26 Apr'26

Unemployment Rate

US unemployment rate

4.2%
-2.33%
Normal
4.4 4.3 4.2 Feb'26 Mar'26 Apr'26 May'26

Indicator Comparison

Consumer Confidence Unemployment Rate
Current 44.8 4.2%
Change -15.95% -2.33%
Status Very Pessimistic Normal
Data Source FRED UMCSENT FRED UNRATE
Update Frequency Monthly Monthly
Last Updated May 1, 2026 June 1, 2026