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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | -16.60 | -18.00 | +1.40 |
| May 12, 2026 | -18.10 | -12.00 | -6.10 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | -12.40 | 2.00 | -14.40 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | -9.40 | — | — |
| Nov 10, 2025 | -3.70 | -5.00 | +1.30 |
| Aug 13, 2025 | -3.60 | -12.00 | +8.40 |
| May 13, 2025 | -16.40 | -6.00 | -10.40 |
| Feb 25, 2025 | -7.50 | -14.00 | +6.50 |
| Nov 19, 2024 | -14.40 | -18.00 | +3.60 |
| Aug 14, 2024 | -16.30 | -12.00 | -4.30 |
| May 14, 2024 | -16.30 | -17.00 | +0.70 |
| Feb 27, 2024 | -26.60 | -26.00 | -0.60 |
| Nov 14, 2023 | -33.50 | -26.00 | -7.50 |
| Aug 16, 2023 | -30.20 | — | — |
| May 23, 2023 | -34.40 | — | — |
| Feb 14, 2023 | -36.50 | — | — |
| Nov 15, 2022 | -38.00 | — | — |
| Aug 17, 2022 | -26.80 | — | — |
| May 24, 2022 | -11.70 | — | — |
| Feb 15, 2022 | 5.50 | — | — |
| Nov 16, 2021 | 13.70 | — | — |
| Date | First print | Current | Revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | -20 | -18.1 | +1.90 ↑ |
| Feb 24, 2026 | -9.40 | -12.4 | -3 ↓ |
