Consumer Confidence Index vs Nominal GDP (Current Dollars)
Consumer Confidence Index is currently 92.9 (down -5.40). Nominal GDP (Current Dollars) is currently 29.72T (up +0.4T).
| Metric | Consumer Confidence Index | Nominal GDP (Current Dollars) |
|---|---|---|
| Current value | 92.9 | 29.72T |
| Previous reading | 98.3index | 29.35T |
| Change | -5.40 | +0.4T |
| Trend | down | up |
| Frequency | Monthly | Quarterly |
| Source | The Conference Board | Bureau of Economic Analysis |
| Last updated | 2026-03-25 | 2026-03-27 |
| Category | consumer | growth |
What Consumer Confidence Index 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.
What Nominal GDP (Current Dollars) measures
Nominal GDP measures the total dollar value of all goods and services produced in the United States at current market prices, without adjusting for inflation. It represents the raw size of the economy.
Nominal GDP shows the absolute size of the U.S. economy in current dollars. At nearly $30 trillion, the U.S. remains the world's largest economy. Executives use nominal GDP to size markets, estimate total addressable revenue, and benchmark company performance against the broader economy. Revenue growing faster than nominal GDP means you're gaining market share.
Frequently asked
Consumer Confidence Index is currently 92.9, down -5.40 from the previous reading. Source: The Conference Board, updated monthly.
Nominal GDP (Current Dollars) is currently 29.72T, up +0.4T from the previous reading. Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis, updated quarterly.
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 conf Nominal GDP shows the absolute size of the U.S. economy in current dollars. At nearly $30 trillion, the U.S. remains the world's largest economy. Executives use nominal GDP to size markets, estimate t