The trivial fall in the University of Michigan consumer sentiment index in October was likely driven in part by Hurricane Helene, although the fall in the expectations index suggests the mood among households may have soured more generally. In any case, the poor link between confidence and consumption in recent years means consumption growth may not be as weak as suggested.
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