US Consumer Confidence Fell in September
Why now
Thesis: Consumer sentiment weakening into fall
Catalyst to watch: Next retail sales and PCE prints
Main risk: One-month dip may not persist
Why it matters
Falling confidence can presage weaker consumer spending, a growth headwind.
Details
Views of the present situation and expectations for the future both deteriorated NEW YORK, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® fell by 6.7 points to 81.9 (1985=100) in September, down from 88.6 in August. The Present Situation Index—based on...
Sources
- prnewswire · 2026-09-29 14:00 UTC