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Updated May 2026 · The Conference Board

What Is Consumer Confidence Index?

Consumer Confidence Index is currently at 92.9, down -5.40 from the previous reading of 98.30. The series is published by The Conference Board on a monthly schedule, last updated 2026-03-25.

Current Reading

Current
92.9
Change
-5.40
Previous
98.30

How to Read This Reading

92.9 sits in the lower portion of the recent historical range for Consumer Confidence. The reading is depressed relative to recent norms; the open question is whether this is a near-term cyclical low or the start of a more persistent shift.

Consumer Confidence has moved lower from 98.30 to 92.9 since the prior monthly release — a sharp move of -5.40. Pair this with the related indicators below before drawing strong conclusions; isolated moves on a single release often look larger than they really are.

Consumer indicators describe the financial health and spending behavior of U.S. households. Consumer spending is roughly 68% of U.S. GDP, so household behavior moves the macro picture more than any other single category.

What Consumer Confidence Measures

The Consumer Confidence Index measures how optimistic or pessimistic consumers are about the economy and their personal financial situation. It is based on a monthly survey of 5,000 U.S. households by The Conference Board.

Consumer confidence has dropped to 92.9 — the lowest in over a year and the fourth consecutive monthly decline. Readings below 100 indicate more pessimism than optimism. For executives, declining confidence is a leading indicator of reduced consumer spending. When consumers feel less confident, they delay major purchases (cars, appliances, vacations), increase savings rates, and become more price-sensitive. Retailers and consumer-facing businesses should prepare for softer demand.

Methodology

The Conference Board surveys 5,000 households monthly, asking about current business conditions, current employment conditions, expected business conditions in 6 months, expected employment in 6 months, and expected total family income in 6 months. The index is benchmarked to 1985 = 100.

ExecBolt does not estimate, model, or interpolate this value — every reading on this page is pulled directly from The Conference Board (series CONCCONF). For full sourcing standards and citation guidance, see the methodology page; for plain-language background on the underlying concept, see the learn library; for live cross-checks against related series, see the indicators dashboard.

DetailValue
Full nameConsumer Confidence Index
SourceThe Conference Board
Series IDCONCCONF
FrequencyMonthly
Categoryconsumer
Last updated2026-03-25
Next release2026-04-29

Related Indicators

Consumer Spending0.5%-0.5%Retail Sales0.5%-1.4%Unemployment4.3%0.0%CPI Inflation3.9%+0.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Consumer Confidence Index right now?

Consumer Confidence Index is currently at 92.9, down -5.40 from the previous reading of 98.30. The series is published by The Conference Board on a monthly schedule, last updated 2026-03-25.

How is Consumer Confidence calculated?

The Conference Board surveys 5,000 households monthly, asking about current business conditions, current employment conditions, expected business conditions in 6 months, expected employment in 6 months, and expected total family income in 6 months. The index is benchmarked to 1985 = 100.

What does Consumer Confidence mean for business?

Consumer confidence has dropped to 92.9 — the lowest in over a year and the fourth consecutive monthly decline. Readings below 100 indicate more pessimism than optimism. For executives, declining confidence is a leading indicator of reduced consumer spending. When consumers feel less confident, they delay major purchases (cars, appliances, vacations), increase savings rates, and become more price-sensitive. Retailers and consumer-facing businesses should prepare for softer demand.

How often is Consumer Confidence updated?

Consumer Confidence is published on a monthly schedule by The Conference Board. The most recent reading is dated 2026-03-25; the next scheduled release is 2026-04-29.

Where can I verify this number?

The primary source for Consumer Confidence Index is The Conference Board at https://www.conference-board.org/topics/consumer-confidence (series CONCCONF). The historical series is also archived at The Conference Board and available via API for programmatic verification.

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Source & citation: Consumer Confidence Index sourced from The Conference Board (series CONCCONF); archived at The Conference Board. Suggested citation: “ExecBolt, ‘What Is Consumer Confidence Index?,’ execbolt.com, 2026.” Last updated 2026-05-29T17:21:42.393Z. ExecBolt provides this data and editorial context for informational purposes only — not investment, financial, or tax advice.