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Consumer Confidence Weakens in September, Reflecting Rising Inflation Concerns
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The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index revealed that consumer attitudes toward current and future economic conditions dropped by 3.6 points this September, from 94.2 points in August.
The Present Situation index, which is based on consumers’ assessment of current business and labor market conditions, also fell by seven points this month, from 132.4 in August.
“Consumer confidence weakened in September, declining to the lowest level since April 2025,” said Stephanie Guichard, senior economist, global indicators at The Conference Board.
The Expectations Index—reflecting consumers’ short-term outlook for income, business and labor markets—fell by 1.3 points to 73.4 this month.
“Consumers’ write-in responses showed that references to prices and inflation rose in September, regaining its top position as the main topic influencing consumers’ views of the economy,” Guichard said.