US consumer sentiment rose in November by less than previously reported, reflecting deep divisions among Republicans and Democrats about the path for the economy after Donald Trump’s presidential election win.

U.S. consumer sentiment ticked up for a fourth straight month in November, led by a big upswing in sentiment among Republicans following Donald Trump's victory in the presidential election. The University of Michigan's Consumer Sentiment Index climbed to 71.

The index of consumer sentiment in Republican households climbed more than 15 points in November, according to data released Friday by the University of Michigan.

Consumer sentiment among Republicans has soared following the election, and dropped among Democrats. The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index for November showed the stark divide. The index showed that consumer sentiment for Democrats fell from 91.

The Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index increased to 71.8 for its final November reading, better than the survey’s October results, but below the preliminary reading taken before the presidential election.