University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment USA (Preliminary, July 2026, released July 18, 2026) rises above 65.0 points
Miss
✦ AI-generated prediction
Published on 15. July 2026
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Predicted for 18. July 2026
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Based on: Statistical Pattern
Soft US CPI data for June 2026 (released July 15) reduces inflation pressure — the primary driver of consumer anxiety. Brent oil at $84.73/barrel on July 15, well below Hormuz-crisis highs, moderates gasoline prices. Headwinds: Iran military crisis and trade tariffs. Comparable Michigan preliminary readings in crisis-affected months of 2025–2026 ranged 62–68 per FRED. No Michigan Sentiment markets on Polymarket/Kalshi. Own estimate: ~58%.
Data basis for this prediction
- Brent Crude 15.07.2026: 84,73 USD/Barrel (Intellectia.ai)
- US CPI Juni 2026: unter Erwartungen (Yahoo Finance, 15.07.2026)
- Michigan Sentiment historisch Krisenmonate 2025–2026: 62–68 Punkte (FRED/Univ. Michigan)
- Eigene Kalibrierung: ~58 %
Note: This is an AI-generated statistical forecast for entertainment and information purposes. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
Verdict: Miss
[Vorzeitig entschieden] Das UMich-Verbrauchersentiment (vorläufig Juli 2026) wurde am 17. Juli 2026 um 10 Uhr ET veröffentlicht. Der Juni-Endwert betrug 49,5; die Juli-Vorabschätzung liegt laut Beschreibung ca. 10 % über Mai-Niveau, also deutlich unter 65,0. Polymarket-Odds vor Auflösung sehen Bereich 40–55 als wahrscheinlichstes Ergebnis. Schwelle 65,0 war nicht annähernd erreichbar. Quelle: University of Michigan SCA, Polymarket.
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