Event Brief
Consumer confidence rises on jobs strength
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 08, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Summary: U.S. consumer confidence increased 1.5 points to 89.7 this week, according to Morning Consult. Gains were driven mainly by lower- and middle-income households, while higher-income sentiment was roughly flat. The report notes that pain at the pump persists despite the jobs-led improvement.
WHO: U.S. consumers, with emphasis on lower- and middle-income households
WHAT: Consumer confidence ticked up on strong jobs data, though fuel-price pressure remained.
WHEN: Sep 08, 2026 at 4:41 PM ET
WHERE: FL
WHY: The increase was lifted largely by optimism tied to strong jobs data.
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