Consumer confidence rises in February, spending growth slows

SelfRugger · 2026-03-14T07:04:50+00:00

Consumer confidence increased to 91.2 in February, surpassing expectations. Despite this rise, spending growth is expected to slow due to factors like tight labor markets, slower income growth, and tariffs, leading to more cautious consumer behavior.

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2026-03-14 07:04:50

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Consumer confidence rises in February, spending growth slows

Yahoo Finance Video and Julie Hyman

Wed, February 25, 2026 at 2:25 AM GMT+9

The Conference Board Senior US Economist Yelena Shulyatyeva joins Yahoo Finance host Julie Hyman to break down February’s consumer confidence numbers, which came out above expectations at 91.2. Sentiment rose modestly, but slower income growth, tight labor markets, and tariffs suggest Americans may spend more cautiously despite a slight uptick in big-ticket purchases.

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