US Consumer sentiment eases slightly in June

US consumer sentiment eased slightly in June, according to the University of Michigan preliminar gauge.

The University of Michigan’s index for the first half of June edged down to 94.3 from 94.7 in April, but above consensus of 94.0.

The current conditions index rose to 111.7 from 109.9, but the expectations gauge fell to 83.2 from 84.9.