US consumer confidence index beats expectations in May despite slight monthly decline

May 26, 2026, 2:03:45 PM UTC(4 hours ago)

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The Conference Board reported the consumer confidence index reached 93.1 in May which exceeded the consensus forecast of 92.0
April figures were revised upward to 93.8 from an initial reading of 92.8 indicating stronger baseline sentiment than previously reported
Market analysts noted that while the index dipped slightly from the revised April high it remains at a robust level supporting continued consumer spending
The Present Situation Index and Expectations Index both showed resilience as households remained optimistic about current labor market conditions
Economists suggest the data reflects a stabilizing economic environment as inflation concerns begin to moderate for many American families

US MAY CONSUMER CONFIDENCE INDEX 93.1 (CONSENSUS 92.0) VS APRIL REVISED 93.8 (PREVIOUS 92.8) - CONFERENCE BOARD