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Economic Indicators

The Gardner Institute provides economic indicators for the U.S. and Utah, publishes an economics dashboard, administers the monthly consumer sentiment survey, produces Utah Informed, and prepares the annual Economic Report to the Governor.

1601, 2025

U.S. and Utah Economic Overview

January 16th, 2025|

The remarkably resilient U.S. economy continued flying high in 2024. Labor markets softened somewhat off all-time low unemployment, yet overall upward momentum persisted in both the U.S. and Utah economies.

1001, 2025

2025 Economic Report to the Governor

January 10th, 2025|

The 2025 Economic Report to the Governor represents the 37th publication in this series. The report serves as the preeminent source for data, research, and analysis about the Utah economy.

801, 2025

December 2024 Utah Consumer Sentiment

January 8th, 2025|

Utah’s consumer sentiment increased again in December 2024 (by 3.6%, from 88.1 in November to 91.3 in December), according to the Gardner Institute’s Survey of Utah Consumer Sentiment.

312, 2024

November 2024 Utah Consumer Sentiment

December 3rd, 2024|

Utah’s consumer sentiment significantly increased in November (by 9.1%, from 80.7 in October to 88.1 in November), according to the Gardner Institute’s Survey of Utah Consumer Sentiment.

611, 2024

October 2024 Utah Consumer Sentiment

November 6th, 2024|

Utah’s consumer sentiment increased by 3.6% in October 2024 (from 77.9 in September to 80.7 in October), according to the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute’s Survey of Utah Consumer Sentiment.

210, 2024

September 2024 Utah Consumer Sentiment

October 2nd, 2024|

Utah’s consumer sentiment decreased by 6.1% in September (from 83.0 in August to 77.9 in September), according to the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute’s Survey of Utah Consumer Sentiment.

2309, 2024

Utah Economic Council Forecast, September 2024

September 23rd, 2024|

The Utah Economic Council, convened by the David Eccles School of Business and Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget, publishes regular economic forecasts related to the Utah and U.S. economies. This includes potential risks to both the state and national economies that the council assesses and weighs.

409, 2024

August 2024 Utah Consumer Sentiment

September 4th, 2024|

Utah’s consumer sentiment increased by 2.3% in August (from 81.1 in July to 83.0 in August), according to the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute’s Survey of Utah Consumer Sentiment.