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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.

1107, 2023

Utah’s Consumer Sentiment Rises in June

July 11th, 2023|

July 10, 2023 (Salt Lake City) – Utah’s consumer sentiment rose in June 2023 to its highest level in more than a year (76.3, up from 71.0 in May), according to the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute’s Survey of Utah Consumer Sentiment. A similar survey by the University of Michigan found an increase of similar magnitude among Americans as a whole (64.4 in June, up from 59.2 in May). […]

107, 2023

July 2023 Utah Consumer Sentiment

July 1st, 2023|

Utah’s consumer sentiment edged up in July to its highest level since February 2022 (from 76.3 in June to 77.3 in July), according to the Kem C. Gardner Institute’s Survey of Utah Consumer Sentiment. A similar survey by the University of Michigan found a larger increase among Americans as a whole (from 64.4 in June to 71.6 in July). T

606, 2023

Utah’s Consumer Sentiment Steady in May

June 6th, 2023|

June 6, 2023 (Salt Lake City) – Utah’s consumer sentiment was essentially unchanged in May (71.0) compared to April (70.5), according to the Kem C. Gardner Institute’s Survey of Utah Consumer Sentiment. A similar survey by the University of Michigan found sentiment fell from April (63.5) to May (59.2) among Americans as a whole. […]

106, 2023

June 2023 Utah Consumer Sentiment

June 1st, 2023|

Utah’s consumer sentiment rose in June to its highest level in more than a year (76.3), according to the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute’s Survey of Utah Consumer Sentiment. A similar survey by the University of Michigan found an increase of similar magnitude among Americans as a whole (64.4).

305, 2023

Utah’s Consumer Sentiment Steady in April

May 3rd, 2023|

May 3, 2023 (Salt Lake City) – Utah’s consumer sentiment held steady in April, according to the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute’s Survey of Utah Consumer Sentiment. A similar survey by The University of Michigan found sentiment rose slightly from March (62.0) to April (63.5) among Americans as a whole. “The index was relatively unchanged for the second straight month, reflecting continued uncertainty among Utahns about the economy as they face mixed economic signals,” said Gardner Institute chief economist Phil Dean. “Negative economic signals include moderating economic growth in the U.S., higher interest rates, and the ongoing banking crisis that[...]

105, 2023

May 2023 Utah Consumer Sentiment

May 1st, 2023|

Utah’s consumer sentiment was essentially unchanged in May (71.0) compared to April (70.5), according to the Kem C. Gardner Institute’s Survey of Utah Consumer Sentiment. A similar survey by the University of Michigan found sentiment fell from April (63.5) to May (59.2) among Americans as a whole

1004, 2023

Utah’s Consumer Sentiment Steady in March

April 10th, 2023|

April 10, 2023 (Salt Lake City) – Utah’s consumer sentiment was essentially unchanged in March (70.2) compared to February (70.4), according to the Kem C. Gardner Institute’s Survey of Utah Consumer Sentiment. A similar survey by The University of Michigan found sentiment fell from February (67.0) to March (62.0) among Americans as a whole. […]

104, 2023

April 2023 Utah Consumer Sentiment

April 1st, 2023|

Utah’s consumer sentiment was essentially unchanged in April (70.5) compared to March (70.2), according to the Kem C. Gardner Institute’s Survey of Utah Consumer Sentiment. A similar survey by the University of Michigan found sentiment rose slightly from March (62.0) to April (63.5) among Americans as a whole.

203, 2023

Hachman Index of Economic Diversity, 2021

March 2nd, 2023|

The Hachman Index measures economic diversity. Using indicators such as gross domestic product (GDP) or employment, the index measures the mix of industries present in a particular region relative to a (well-diversified) reference region.

203, 2023

Utah’s Consumer Sentiment Drops in February

March 2nd, 2023|

March 2, 2023 (Salt Lake City) – Utah’s consumer sentiment decreased from 75.6 in January to 70.4 in February, according to the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute’s Survey of Utah Consumer Sentiment. A similar survey by the University of Michigan found sentiment rose from January (64.9) to February (67.0) among Americans as a whole. […]