Consumer Dynamics Press Releases

Consumer Confidence Relatively Unchanged in July

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® was relatively unchanged in July, following gains in each of the prior five months. The Index now stands at 129.1 (1985=100), up from 128.9 in June.

Despite Regional Challenges, Global Consumer Confidence Again Hits Record High

The Conference Board® Global Consumer Confidence Survey Finds Elevated Global Optimism but Mixed Prospects as Progress on Vaccinations and Reopenings Diverge Worldwide

Consumer Confidence Increased in June

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® improved further in June, following gains in each of the previous four months. The Index now stands at 127.3 (1985=100), up from 120.0 (an upward revision) in May.

Survey: As US Consumers Return to More Typical Spending Patterns, Interest in Investing Emerges as a Lasting Pandemic Legacy

New US Consumer Dynamics Report Provides Quarterly Snapshot of Consumer Concerns, Spending Priorities and Financial Health

Consumer Confidence Holds Steady In May

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® held steady in May, following a gain in April. The Index now stands at 117.2 (1985=100), down marginally from 117.5 in April.

To Help Sustain Capitalism, Report Details How Business Leaders Can Address Workplace & Societal Inequities

Climate change, racial injustice, workplace inequality, lack of equal economic opportunity, and unequal access to capital are among the growing threats to the success of capitalism, which in turn threatens the prosperity of both business and society.

An Update to The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Survey®

Going forward, The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Survey® will reflect survey data using an online sample.

US Consumer Confidence Up Sharply Again in April

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® rose sharply again in April, following a substantial gain in March. The Index now stands at 121.7 (1985=100), up from 109.0 in March.

Global Consumer Confidence Hits Record High

The Conference Board® Global Consumer Confidence Survey Finds Optimism Rising amid Accelerating Vaccinations and Sustained Fiscal Stimulus

Pelotons and Penny-Pinching: How COVID-19 Pulled US Consumers Toward New Extremes of Splurging and Saving

Convenience, Frugality, and Self-Care Emerge as Key Drivers of Consumer Behavior—and Business Opportunities—in the Postpandemic World