Consumer Sentiment Index, February 2016

The Consumer Sentiment Index in February fell to 105.8 from 108.6 in January. The three month moving average did however, increase marginally, moving to 106.1 from 105.2 in January. The Index of Consumer Expectations declined to 95.5 in February from 100.0 in January. The 3 month moving average also fell to 97.8 from 98.6 in January. The Index of Current Economic Conditions which focuses on consumers’ views of the present situation fell by 0.4 index points to 121.0 in February after a significant increase the previous month.