US CB Consumer Confidence July 2026 Report

Updated: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Consumer assessments of the present situation softened for a third straight month The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index decreased by 1.4 points to 90.8 (1985=100) in July, down from an upwardly revised 92.2 in June.

The Present Situation Index based on consumers assessment of current business and labour market conditions fell by 3.6 points to 114.9, its third consecutive monthly decline.

The Expectations Index based on consumers short-term outlook for income, business, and labour market conditions remained unchanged at 74.7.

The survey period for this month s preliminary results was July 1 22, encompassing ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Consumer confidence moderated slightly in July, continuing a general downward-sloping trajectory since late 2021, said Dana M Peterson, Chief Economist, The Conference Board.

The Present Situation Index was less positive for a third consecutive month while the Expectations Index remained in negative territory.

Consumer appraisals of current business conditions and, to a lesser extent, perceptions of the current labour market both softened.

Looking ahead, consumers anticipate little improvement in business conditions over the next six months, but expectations for the labour market were slightly less negative.

Expectations for household incomes moderated but remained optimistic overall.

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