US September Consumer Confidence Index Released: Slightly Below Expectations
The Conference Board released the September Consumer Confidence Index on August 26, 2025. The reported value was 96, matching the forecast of 96 and compared to the previous reading of 97.4.Data Definition: The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index is subject to significant volatility, which reduces its reliability as a barometer of consumer sentiment. Labor market conditions and stock market performance are key environmental factors that strongly influence the index, to which consumers are highly responsive. The data is derived from a survey of 5,000 households assessing their views on current and future economic conditions, including labor availability, business conditions, and the overall economic environment.This indicator is assigned an importance level of 3. The index is calculated as a composite measure based on household surveys and is released monthly. The next release is scheduled for October 28, 2025.
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