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 25, 2026 | — | -40.00 | — |
| Jun 29, 2026 | -42.00 | -30.00 | -12.00 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | -15.80 | -27.00 | +11.20 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | -22.20 | -3.00 | -19.20 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | -9.80 | -13.00 | +3.20 |
| Jun 29, 2025 | -14.00 | -10.00 | -4.00 |
| Jun 6, 2025 | -13.00 | -12.00 | -1.00 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | -11.10 | -12.00 | +0.90 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | -15.60 | -3.00 | -12.60 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | -20.50 | 2.00 | -22.50 |
| Apr 15, 2024 | -10.90 | -5.00 | -5.90 |
| Dec 22, 2023 | -19.00 | -8.00 | -11.00 |
| Sep 22, 2023 | -9.60 | — | — |
| Jun 30, 2023 | -10.50 | — | — |
| Apr 14, 2023 | -10.40 | — | — |
| Dec 16, 2022 | -14.60 | — | — |
| Sep 23, 2022 | -12.90 | — | — |
| Jul 1, 2022 | -5.20 | — | — |
| Jun 5, 2022 | -15.10 | — | — |
| Dec 17, 2021 | -24.00 | — | — |
| Sep 27, 2021 | -19.30 | — | — |
