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Door Remote - 29 Sep 2026
The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index tumbled 6.7 points to 81.9 this month from 88.6 previously. Economist forecasts had been for a slight rise to 89, but sharp gains in interest rates and prices at the pump appear to have foiled that outlook.
It was the weakest headline reading since April 2014.
The Expectations Index fell 5.9 points to 63.6 — the third consecutive monthly decline.
“The Consumer Confidence Index deteriorated notably in September, following two prior months of softening,” said Dana Peterson, chief economist at The Conference Board.
“Consumer appraisals of current business conditions became negative for the first time since September 2024. Perceptions of the current labor market also worsened, though remained within positive territory. Over the next six months, consumers expected both business conditions and the labor market to weaken. Consumers still anticipated their household incomes to rise, but less so compared to previous months.”
On Polymarket, the odds of a Democratic sweep of both the Senate and House continue near contract highs at 62%. The odds of a GOP sweep are 8%.
It was the weakest headline reading since April 2014.
The Expectations Index fell 5.9 points to 63.6 — the third consecutive monthly decline.
“The Consumer Confidence Index deteriorated notably in September, following two prior months of softening,” said Dana Peterson, chief economist at The Conference Board.
“Consumer appraisals of current business conditions became negative for the first time since September 2024. Perceptions of the current labor market also worsened, though remained within positive territory. Over the next six months, consumers expected both business conditions and the labor market to weaken. Consumers still anticipated their household incomes to rise, but less so compared to previous months.”
On Polymarket, the odds of a Democratic sweep of both the Senate and House continue near contract highs at 62%. The odds of a GOP sweep are 8%.