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 11, 2026 | — | -34.00 | — |
| Aug 7, 2026 | -35.00 | -34.00 | -1.00 |
| Jul 10, 2026 | -36.00 | -35.00 | -1.00 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | -38.00 | -38.00 | 0.00 |
| May 8, 2026 | -40.00 | -46.00 | +6.00 |
| Apr 10, 2026 | -43.00 | -32.00 | -11.00 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | -30.00 | -29.00 | -1.00 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | -30.00 | -30.00 | 0.00 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | -31.00 | -33.00 | +2.00 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | -34.00 | -34.00 | 0.00 |
| Nov 7, 2025 | -37.00 | -36.00 | -1.00 |
| Oct 10, 2025 | -37.00 | -38.00 | +1.00 |
| Sep 5, 2025 | -40.00 | -37.00 | -3.00 |
| Aug 8, 2025 | -33.00 | -30.00 | -3.00 |
| Jul 11, 2025 | -32.00 | -35.00 | +3.00 |
| Jun 10, 2025 | -37.00 | -38.00 | +1.00 |
| May 9, 2025 | -42.00 | -34.00 | -8.00 |
| Apr 11, 2025 | -35.00 | -32.00 | -3.00 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | -34.00 | -28.00 | -6.00 |
| Feb 7, 2025 | -29.00 | -31.00 | +2.00 |
| Jan 13, 2025 | -30.00 | -35.00 | +5.00 |
| Dec 9, 2024 | -37.20 | -38.00 | +0.80 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | -37.00 | -33.00 | -4.00 |
| Oct 11, 2024 | -33.70 | -33.00 | -0.70 |
| Sep 6, 2024 | -34.60 | -33.00 | -1.60 |
| Aug 9, 2024 | -32.40 | -36.00 | +3.60 |
| Jul 5, 2024 | -36.60 | -35.00 | -1.60 |
| Jun 10, 2024 | -38.00 | -37.00 | -1.00 |
| May 13, 2024 | -38.10 | -40.00 | +1.90 |
| Apr 5, 2024 | -38.00 | -41.00 | +3.00 |
| Mar 11, 2024 | -42.30 | -36.00 | -6.30 |
| Feb 15, 2024 | -41.00 | -28.00 | -13.00 |
| Nov 2, 2023 | -40.00 | -23.00 | -17.00 |
| Aug 2, 2023 | -27.10 | — | — |
| May 2, 2023 | -29.70 | — | — |
| Feb 2, 2023 | -30.00 | — | — |
| Nov 1, 2022 | -46.60 | — | — |
| Aug 2, 2022 | -41.70 | — | — |
| May 2, 2022 | -18.00 | — | — |
| Feb 1, 2022 | -3.60 | — | — |
| Nov 4, 2021 | 3.80 | — | — |
