Michigan Consumer Sentiment Hits Historic Low Ahead of Midterms
High fuel and housing costs combined with stagnant wages drive pessimism among voters in the state before the upcoming midterms.
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- Yes — the market puts it at 16%, closing 18 Dec 2026. The market resolves to Yes if any final University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index released in 2026 exceeds 65.0. It resolves to No if no such release occurs during that year. Readers often mistake preliminary estimates for the required final data.
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