Consumer Confidence, often referring to the Conference Board's index, measures how optimistic or pessimistic consumers are regarding their expected financial situation. It is a leading indicator as it can predict consumer spending, which accounts for a majority of overall economic activity. When consumers feel confident, they tend to spend more, driving economic growth and corporate earnings. A rising trend in this index is generally seen as a positive sign for the stock market and the national currency.
The index is calculated based on a monthly survey of about 5,000 households. It assesses current business and employment conditions, as well as expectations for the next six months.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | — | 44.00 | — |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 40.23 | 40.40 | -0.17 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | 40.67 | 42.00 | -1.33 |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 42.71 | 40.00 | +2.71 |
| May 21, 2026 | 40.14 | 41.00 | -0.86 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 39.62 | 41.00 | -1.38 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | 42.03 | 42.00 | +0.03 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 44.00 | 47.00 | -3.00 |
| Jan 22, 2026 | 46.57 | 45.00 | +1.57 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 45.55 | 46.90 | -1.35 |
| Nov 20, 2025 | 46.04 | 45.00 | +1.04 |
| Oct 23, 2025 | 42.32 | 39.10 | +3.22 |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 39.81 | 37.00 | +2.81 |
| Aug 22, 2025 | 39.94 | 46.50 | -6.56 |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 46.37 | 46.20 | +0.17 |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 45.48 | 46.90 | -1.42 |
| May 22, 2025 | 45.49 | 44.90 | +0.59 |
| Apr 21, 2025 | 44.10 | 42.00 | +2.10 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | 44.10 | 47.50 | -3.40 |
| Feb 20, 2025 | 47.30 | 48.20 | -0.90 |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 47.40 | 46.20 | +1.20 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | 46.00 | 46.00 | 0.00 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | 45.02 | 43.20 | +1.82 |
| Oct 24, 2024 | 42.42 | 40.00 | +2.42 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | 39.00 | 43.00 | -4.00 |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 41.46 | 40.20 | +1.26 |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 39.10 | 36.00 | +3.10 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | 37.23 | 42.20 | -4.97 |
| May 30, 2024 | 38.30 | 37.25 | +1.05 |
| Apr 25, 2024 | 37.17 | 37.00 | +0.17 |
| Mar 27, 2024 | 36.68 | 38.30 | -1.62 |
| Feb 29, 2024 | 36.04 | 34.10 | +1.94 |
| Jan 26, 2024 | 35.60 | 42.50 | -6.90 |
| Dec 28, 2023 | 39.81 | 48.20 | -8.39 |
| Nov 30, 2023 | 47.51 | 44.50 | +3.01 |
| Oct 26, 2023 | 45.11 | 40.80 | +4.31 |
| Sep 28, 2023 | 43.38 | 41.00 | +2.38 |
| Aug 31, 2023 | 44.06 | 43.00 | +1.06 |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 43.60 | 42.20 | +1.40 |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 41.80 | 40.00 | +1.80 |
| May 24, 2023 | 38.30 | 37.00 | +1.30 |
| Apr 27, 2023 | 37.10 | 38.00 | -0.90 |
| Mar 30, 2023 | 38.20 | 36.00 | +2.20 |
| Feb 23, 2023 | 36.20 | 38.00 | -1.80 |
| Jan 27, 2023 | 39.00 | 35.00 | +4.00 |
| Dec 29, 2022 | 35.90 | 35.00 | +0.90 |
| Nov 24, 2022 | 35.10 | 35.00 | +0.10 |
| Oct 27, 2022 | 35.70 | 38.00 | -2.30 |
| Sep 29, 2022 | 37.20 | 38.00 | -0.80 |
| Aug 25, 2022 | 37.00 | 35.00 | +2.00 |
| Jul 28, 2022 | 34.70 | 37.00 | -2.30 |
| Date | First print | Current | Revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | 40 | 40.1 | +0.14 ↑ |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 40 | 39.6 | -0.38 ↓ |
