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US Consumer Confidence Improves in February
February survey shows the Consumer Confidence Index up to 91.2 with a six-month outlook rise to 72, reflecting easing inflation and labor market stabilization.
- On Feb. 24, 2026, The Conference Board reported its Consumer Confidence Index rose to 91.2 in February, rebounding after a sharp drop last month and topping most forecasts.
- Dana M Peterson said `Confidence ticked up in February after falling in January, as consumers' pessimistic expectations for the future eased somewhat` ahead of the Feb. 17, 2026 survey cutoff.
- The Present Situation Index retreated to 120.0 as perceptions of employment conditions improved slightly, with the labor market differential rising 0.6 points to +7.4% and 28.0% of U.S. consumers saying jobs were plentiful.
- Consumers increased plans to buy big-ticket items over the next six months, led by used cars, furniture, TVs and smartphones, despite caution about Americans' job prospects and inflation affecting voters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
- Despite the uptick, February's reading stayed well below the November 2024 peak, and the survey ended Feb. 17, 2026, before the Supreme Court decision on tariffs affecting policy views.
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