- US consumer sentiment races to 2-1/2-year high; inflation expectations ease. The overall index of consumer sentiment came in at 78.8 this month, the highest reading since July 2021. "For the first time, massive interest rate hikes have not put a damper on economic growth." https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/us-consumer-sentiment-rises-solidly-january-2024-01-19/ 2 comments economy