CHAPEL HILL, NC (June 29, 2026) — After extremely low readings the past several months, the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index has recently shown a slight improvement. How does this news, together with data about the labor market, color our understanding of the economy? And what must American households experience to end the disconnect seen in generally solid economic indicators and the public’s negative feelings?
Join Kenan Institute Research Director Camelia Kuhnen as she discusses the latest employment report and takes your questions during the institute’s monthly briefing at 9 AM EDT Thursday, July 2.
You are invited to join via Zoom (registration details below) and are welcome to submit questions you would like to hear addressed to External Affairs Assistant Director Rob Knapp via email.
You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: Thursday, July 2, 2026, 9 AM EDT (US and Canada)
Economic Briefing: When Will the ‘Vibecession’ End?
Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise Press Briefings: Experts from the institute appear on the briefing each month and offer commentary in their areas of specialization. Briefings generally occur on the morning that the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases its employment report.
