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 29, 2026 | — | -18.00 | — |
| Aug 28, 2026 | -15.50 | -15.50 | 0.00 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | -15.90 | -15.90 | 0.00 |
| Jun 29, 2026 | -17.70 | -17.70 | 0.00 |
| May 28, 2026 | -19.00 | -19.00 | 0.00 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | -20.60 | -20.60 | 0.00 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | -16.30 | -16.30 | 0.00 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | -12.20 | -12.20 | 0.00 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | -12.20 | -11.70 | -0.50 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | -12.40 | -12.40 | 0.00 |
| Jan 22, 2026 | -12.40 | -13.60 | +1.20 |
| Jan 8, 2026 | -13.10 | -14.60 | +1.50 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | -14.60 | -14.00 | -0.60 |
| Nov 27, 2025 | -14.20 | -14.20 | 0.00 |
| Oct 30, 2025 | -14.20 | -14.20 | 0.00 |
| Sep 29, 2025 | -14.90 | -14.90 | 0.00 |
| Sep 22, 2025 | -14.90 | -15.30 | +0.40 |
| Aug 28, 2025 | -15.50 | -15.50 | 0.00 |
| Aug 21, 2025 | -15.50 | -14.90 | -0.60 |
| Jul 30, 2025 | -14.70 | -14.70 | 0.00 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | -15.30 | -15.30 | 0.00 |
| May 27, 2025 | -15.20 | -15.20 | 0.00 |
| May 20, 2025 | -15.20 | -16.00 | +0.80 |
| Apr 29, 2025 | -16.70 | -16.70 | 0.00 |
| Apr 22, 2025 | -16.70 | -15.00 | -1.70 |
| Mar 28, 2025 | -14.50 | -14.50 | 0.00 |
| Mar 21, 2025 | -14.50 | -13.00 | -1.50 |
| Feb 27, 2025 | -13.60 | -13.60 | 0.00 |
| Feb 20, 2025 | -13.60 | -14.00 | +0.40 |
| Jan 30, 2025 | -14.20 | -14.20 | 0.00 |
| Jan 23, 2025 | -14.20 | -14.20 | 0.00 |
| Jan 8, 2025 | -14.50 | -14.50 | 0.00 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | -14.50 | -14.00 | -0.50 |
| Nov 28, 2024 | -13.70 | -13.70 | 0.00 |
| Oct 30, 2024 | -12.50 | -12.50 | 0.00 |
| Oct 23, 2024 | -12.50 | -12.50 | 0.00 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | -12.90 | -12.90 | 0.00 |
| Sep 20, 2024 | -12.90 | -13.00 | +0.10 |
| Aug 29, 2024 | -13.50 | -13.40 | -0.10 |
| Aug 22, 2024 | -13.40 | -12.60 | -0.80 |
| Jul 30, 2024 | -13.00 | -13.00 | 0.00 |
| Jul 23, 2024 | -13.00 | -13.40 | +0.40 |
| Jun 20, 2024 | -14.00 | -13.60 | -0.40 |
| May 30, 2024 | -14.30 | -14.30 | 0.00 |
| May 23, 2024 | -14.30 | -14.20 | -0.10 |
| Apr 29, 2024 | -14.70 | -14.70 | 0.00 |
| Apr 22, 2024 | -14.70 | -14.70 | 0.00 |
| Mar 20, 2024 | -14.90 | -15.00 | +0.10 |
| Feb 21, 2024 | -15.50 | -15.60 | +0.10 |
| Jan 30, 2024 | -16.10 | -16.10 | 0.00 |
| Jan 23, 2024 | -16.10 | -14.30 | -1.80 |
| Date | First print | Current | Revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | -17.7 | -17.7 | 0 ↓ |
