The University of Michigan's preliminary consumer sentiment index for September 2025 has decreased to 55.4, marking a 4.8% decline month-over-month and a 21% drop year-over-year. The index reflects a slight fall in current economic conditions to 61.2, while consumer expectations saw a more significant decrease to 51.8. Meanwhile, year-ahead inflation expectations remained steady at 4.8%, with long-term expectations rising to 3.9%.