U.S. Consumer Sentiment Series

U.S. Consumer Sentiment Research Series

Since 2008, this quarterly survey has tracked how consumers view the economy, the sources of stress they face today, and their confidence in financial services.

Use these insights to better understand consumer perspectives and the pressures influencing their financial outlook. Explore the series and download the reports by logging in to your limra.com account.

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