Fixes the sentiment level for September.

WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- Consumer sentiment in October rose to a reading of 86.4 from 84.6 in September, according to reports out Friday, marking the highest level since July 2007. Economists had forecast a reading of 83.5. The index was as high as 96.9 in January 2007 and was as low as 55.8 in August 2011.