Conference Board says U.S. consumer confidence improved in October
The organization’s October 27 survey release reports improved assessments of current conditions and expectations, although its expectations index remained subdued.
What the record says
The Conference Board reports that its Consumer Confidence Index rose 7.5 points to 91.7 in October, from September’s upwardly revised 84.2.
Its Present Situation Index increased to 120.4, while the Expectations Index rose to 72.6. The organization says improved views of business conditions helped the rebound. Its preliminary survey covered October 1–21.
Source details and supporting locations.
Practical next step
Read the release for the survey’s measures and methodology.
Limits and what is not established
These measures describe surveyed consumers’ views, not proof of a recession, future spending or investment returns.
Sources checked October 28, 2026. Later notices may change instructions or arrangements.
Original sources
The Conference Board: original information