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 28, 2026 | — | -7.00 | — |
| Aug 27, 2026 | -3.00 | -6.00 | +3.00 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | -5.30 | -6.00 | +0.70 |
| Jun 29, 2026 | -5.30 | -10.00 | +4.70 |
| May 27, 2026 | -10.50 | -14.00 | +3.50 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | -12.50 | -13.00 | +0.50 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | -11.50 | -13.00 | +1.50 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | -10.50 | -9.00 | -1.50 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | -8.70 | -8.00 | -0.70 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | -7.30 | -11.00 | +3.70 |
| Nov 27, 2025 | -6.50 | -6.00 | -0.50 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | -7.60 | -7.00 | -0.60 |
| Sep 29, 2025 | -6.60 | -8.00 | +1.40 |
| Aug 27, 2025 | -7.60 | -7.00 | -0.60 |
| Jul 28, 2025 | -6.40 | -8.00 | +1.60 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | -8.60 | -9.00 | +0.40 |
| May 27, 2025 | -8.40 | -10.00 | +1.60 |
| Apr 28, 2025 | -7.40 | -9.00 | +1.60 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | -8.20 | -9.00 | +0.80 |
| Feb 27, 2025 | -9.00 | -8.00 | -1.00 |
| Jan 27, 2025 | -8.40 | -9.10 | +0.70 |
| Dec 30, 2024 | -8.60 | -6.00 | -2.60 |
| Nov 27, 2024 | -7.40 | -7.60 | +0.20 |
| Oct 28, 2024 | -6.80 | -7.00 | +0.20 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | -8.10 | -6.00 | -2.10 |
| Aug 27, 2024 | -7.20 | -6.90 | -0.30 |
| Jul 29, 2024 | -7.20 | -7.00 | -0.20 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | -7.60 | -8.50 | +0.90 |
| May 27, 2024 | -10.30 | -10.00 | -0.30 |
| Apr 29, 2024 | -12.60 | -9.00 | -3.60 |
| Mar 27, 2024 | -9.40 | -8.00 | -1.40 |
| Feb 27, 2024 | -9.50 | -8.00 | -1.50 |
| Jan 29, 2024 | -9.10 | -13.00 | +3.90 |
| Dec 27, 2023 | -13.30 | — | — |
| Nov 27, 2023 | -12.40 | -13.00 | +0.60 |
| Oct 30, 2023 | -12.60 | -12.00 | -0.60 |
| Sep 27, 2023 | -11.50 | — | — |
| Aug 28, 2023 | -8.00 | — | — |
| Jul 27, 2023 | -8.80 | — | — |
| Jun 27, 2023 | -8.80 | — | — |
| May 29, 2023 | -8.80 | — | — |
| Apr 27, 2023 | -7.90 | — | — |
| Mar 27, 2023 | -10.80 | — | — |
| Feb 27, 2023 | -11.90 | — | — |
| Jan 30, 2023 | -12.70 | — | — |
| Dec 27, 2022 | -18.50 | — | — |
| Nov 28, 2022 | -16.90 | — | — |
| Oct 27, 2022 | -17.60 | — | — |
| Sep 27, 2022 | -18.30 | — | — |
| Aug 29, 2022 | -14.90 | — | — |
| Jul 27, 2022 | -15.90 | — | — |
