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 24, 2026 | — | -19.00 | — |
| Aug 20, 2026 | -14.00 | -18.00 | +4.00 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | -17.00 | -21.00 | +4.00 |
| Jun 18, 2026 | -23.00 | -24.00 | +1.00 |
| May 21, 2026 | -23.00 | -28.00 | +5.00 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | -25.00 | -24.00 | -1.00 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | -21.00 | -24.00 | +3.00 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | -19.00 | -15.00 | -4.00 |
| Jan 23, 2026 | -16.00 | -16.00 | 0.00 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | -17.00 | -18.00 | +1.00 |
| Nov 21, 2025 | -19.00 | -18.00 | -1.00 |
| Oct 23, 2025 | -17.00 | -20.00 | +3.00 |
| Sep 18, 2025 | -19.00 | -18.00 | -1.00 |
| Aug 21, 2025 | -17.00 | -20.00 | +3.00 |
| Jul 24, 2025 | -19.00 | -20.00 | +1.00 |
| Jun 19, 2025 | -18.00 | -20.00 | +2.00 |
| May 22, 2025 | -20.00 | -22.00 | +2.00 |
| Apr 24, 2025 | -23.00 | -22.00 | -1.00 |
| Mar 21, 2025 | -19.00 | -21.00 | +2.00 |
| Feb 21, 2025 | -20.00 | -22.00 | +2.00 |
| Jan 24, 2025 | -22.00 | -18.00 | -4.00 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | -17.00 | -18.00 | +1.00 |
| Nov 22, 2024 | -18.00 | -22.00 | +4.00 |
| Oct 24, 2024 | -21.00 | -21.00 | 0.00 |
| Sep 19, 2024 | -20.00 | -13.00 | -7.00 |
| Aug 22, 2024 | -13.00 | -12.00 | -1.00 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | -13.00 | -12.00 | -1.00 |
| Jun 20, 2024 | -14.00 | -16.00 | +2.00 |
| May 23, 2024 | -17.00 | -18.00 | +1.00 |
| Apr 25, 2024 | -19.00 | -20.00 | +1.00 |
| Mar 22, 2024 | -21.00 | -19.00 | -2.00 |
| Feb 23, 2024 | -21.00 | -18.00 | -3.00 |
| Jan 26, 2024 | -19.00 | -21.00 | +2.00 |
| Dec 15, 2023 | -22.00 | -22.00 | 0.00 |
| Nov 24, 2023 | -24.00 | -28.00 | +4.00 |
| Oct 19, 2023 | -30.00 | -20.00 | -10.00 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | -21.00 | -27.00 | +6.00 |
| Aug 24, 2023 | -25.00 | -29.00 | +4.00 |
| Jul 20, 2023 | -30.00 | -26.00 | -4.00 |
| Jun 22, 2023 | -24.00 | -26.00 | +2.00 |
| May 18, 2023 | -27.00 | -27.00 | 0.00 |
| Apr 20, 2023 | -30.00 | -35.00 | +5.00 |
| Mar 24, 2023 | -36.00 | -36.00 | 0.00 |
| Feb 24, 2023 | -38.00 | -43.00 | +5.00 |
| Jan 20, 2023 | -45.00 | -40.00 | -5.00 |
| Dec 16, 2022 | -42.00 | -43.00 | +1.00 |
| Nov 18, 2022 | -44.00 | -51.00 | +7.00 |
| Oct 20, 2022 | -47.00 | -52.00 | +5.00 |
| Sep 22, 2022 | -49.00 | -42.00 | -7.00 |
| Aug 18, 2022 | -44.00 | -42.00 | -2.00 |
| Jul 21, 2022 | -41.00 | -42.00 | +1.00 |
