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 | — | -17.00 | — |
| Jun 23, 2026 | -19.00 | -16.00 | -3.00 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | -7.00 | -11.00 | +4.00 |
| Dec 9, 2025 | -9.00 | -11.00 | +2.00 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | -13.00 | -7.00 | -6.00 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | -10.00 | -10.00 | 0.00 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | -20.00 | -8.00 | -12.00 |
| Dec 4, 2024 | -6.00 | -2.00 | -4.00 |
| Sep 17, 2024 | -5.00 | -10.00 | +5.00 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | -12.00 | -18.00 | +6.00 |
| Mar 25, 2024 | -15.00 | -15.00 | 0.00 |
| Dec 7, 2023 | -17.00 | -20.00 | +3.00 |
| Sep 7, 2023 | -16.00 | -28.00 | +12.00 |
| Jun 29, 2023 | -25.00 | -27.00 | +2.00 |
| Mar 23, 2023 | -23.00 | -12.00 | -11.00 |
| Dec 8, 2022 | -8.00 | -18.00 | +10.00 |
| Sep 8, 2022 | -20.00 | -35.00 | +15.00 |
| Jun 29, 2022 | -25.00 | -16.00 | -9.00 |
| Mar 17, 2022 | -13.00 | -9.00 | -4.00 |
| Dec 14, 2021 | -9.00 | -10.00 | +1.00 |
| Sep 6, 2021 | -10.00 | -15.00 | +5.00 |
