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 23, 2026 | — | -14.00 | — |
| Jun 24, 2026 | -13.00 | -16.00 | +3.00 |
| Mar 25, 2026 | -12.00 | -9.00 | -3.00 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | -11.00 | -10.00 | -1.00 |
| Sep 17, 2025 | -9.00 | -9.00 | 0.00 |
| Jun 18, 2025 | -8.00 | -15.00 | +7.00 |
| Mar 19, 2025 | -11.00 | -12.00 | +1.00 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | -9.00 | -10.00 | +1.00 |
| Sep 18, 2024 | -7.00 | -8.00 | +1.00 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | -6.00 | -4.00 | -2.00 |
| Mar 22, 2024 | -7.00 | -10.00 | +3.00 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | -13.00 | -15.00 | +2.00 |
| Sep 20, 2023 | -13.00 | -20.00 | +7.00 |
| Jun 30, 2023 | -15.00 | -15.00 | 0.00 |
| Mar 22, 2023 | -19.00 | -30.00 | +11.00 |
| Dec 22, 2022 | -23.00 | -36.00 | +13.00 |
| Sep 21, 2022 | -22.00 | -36.00 | +14.00 |
| Jul 1, 2022 | -31.00 | — | — |
| Mar 23, 2022 | -21.00 | — | — |
| Dec 22, 2021 | -23.00 | -23.00 | 0.00 |
| Sep 23, 2021 | -19.00 | -16.00 | -3.00 |
