In America, for instance, the University of Michigan's index of consumer sentiment declined in July, against expectations of an increase.

例如，在美国，7月份，密歇根大学的消费者信心指数有所下降，与预期的上升恰恰相反。

Every month, the university releases an index of consumer sentiment.

该大学每个月都会发布消费者信心指数。

The most closely watched index of consumer sentiment, published monthly by the University of Michigan, plunged to its lowest reading in more than four decades in 2022, and yet consumer spending remained resilient, even after accounting for inflation.

最受关注的消费者情绪指数由密歇根大学每月发布，这一指数在2022年跌至40多年来的最低水平，但即使考虑到通胀因素，消费支出也仍然坚挺。