Event Brief
Consumer confidence drops sharply to 81.9
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 29, 2026 at 11:03 AM ET
Summary: The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index fell to 81.9, down 6.7 points. The reading came well below the forecast of 89, reflecting heightened concerns about rising prices and jobs.
WHO: The Conference Board
WHAT: Consumer confidence fell sharply as the Consumer Confidence Index dropped to 81.9.
WHEN: Sep 29, 2026 at 10:36 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Fears escalated over rising prices and jobs, contributing to the decline in consumer confidence.
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