Final Aug. U. of Mich. Index at 96.8 vs. 93.4 in July

Byline: Gary Siegel The University of Michigan's final August consumer sentiment index reading was 96.8, compared to the preliminary August 97.6 and the final July 93.4, according to market sources. The expectations index was 87.7, compared to the preliminary August 89.0 and the final July 80.5. ... (Publication: The Bond Buyer)