Consumer Confidence Index

Retail Sector at a Crossroads: Unexpected Consumer Sentiment Dip Signals Shift in Spending Power

The retail landscape is facing a defining moment as the latest Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) figures reveal a deepening divide in the American psyche. What was expected to be a steady climb into 2026 has instead turned into a volatile "stumble," with an unexpected dip in

Consumer Confidence Index

Resilience Amid Uncertainty: U.S. Consumer Confidence Surges to 91.2, Defying Economic Skepticism

American households showed unexpected grit this week as the Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index climbed to 91.2 in February, a sharp departure from the gloom that characterized the start of the year. The reading, which comfortably beat analyst forecasts of 87.4, suggests that the "cratering"