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.
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Utah Economic Council Forecast, December 2025
The Utah Economic Council, a collaborative endeavor of the David Eccles School of Business and the Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget, prepares its forecast quarterly for selected economic and business indicators.
2026 Economic Report to the Governor: Highlights
The 2026 Economic Report to the Governor represents the 38th publication in this series. The report serves as the preeminent source for data, research, and analysis about the Utah economy.
2026 Economic Report to the Governor
The 2026 Economic Report to the Governor represents the 38th publication in this series. The report serves as the preeminent source for data, research, and analysis about the Utah economy.
December 2025 Zions Bank Consumer Sentiment Survey
Utah’s consumer sentiment rose 5.4% in December, according to the Zions Bank Consumer Sentiment Survey. This increase (from 75.8 in November to 79.9 in December) is not statistically significant.
November 2025 Zions Bank Consumer Sentiment Survey
Utah’s consumer sentiment rose 3.2% in November, according to the Zions Bank Consumer Sentiment Survey. This increase (from 73.4 in October to 75.8 in November) is within the survey’s margin of error
October 2025 Zions Bank Consumer Sentiment Survey
Utah’s consumer sentiment dropped 8.4% in October, according to the Zions Bank Consumer Sentiment Survey.1 This decrease (from 80.1 in September to 73.4 in October) is statistically significant.
September 2025 Zions Bank Consumer Sentiment Survey
Utah’s consumer sentiment rose 0.3% in September, according to the Zions Bank Consumer Sentiment Survey. This increase (from 79.9 in August to 80.1 in September) is within the survey’s margin of error. A similar survey conducted by the University of Michigan reports sentiment fell 5.3% during September among Americans as a whole.
Utah Economic Council Forecast, September 2025
The Utah Economic Council, a collaborative endeavor of the David Eccles School of Business and the Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget, prepares its forecast quarterly for selected economic and business indicators.
August 2025 Utah Consumer Sentiment
Utah’s consumer sentiment rose 1.9% in August, according to the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute’s Survey of Utah Consumer Sentiment. This increase (from 78.4 in July to 79.9 in August) is within the survey’s margin of error. A similar survey conducted by the University of Michigan reports sentiment fell 5.7% during August among Americans as a whole.
July 2025 Utah Consumer Sentiment
Utah’s consumer sentiment fell 4.8% in July, according to the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute’s Survey of Utah Consumer Sentiment. A similar survey conducted by the University of Michigan reports a small increase (1.6%) in sentiment during July among Americans as a whole.
