U of Michigan consumer sentiment index (preliminary) for April 65.7 versus 59.0 estimate

• prior month 59.7
• Consumer sentiment index 65.7 vs 59.0 estimate
• Current conditions 68.1 vs 68.0 estimate
• Expectations 64.1 vs 54.2 estimate
• 1 year inflation 5.4% % vs 5.4%
• 5 year inflation 3.0% % vs 3.0%

Much better than expected consumer sentiment, but still near lower levels after the recent declines..