US Consumer Confidence Rose Slightly Once More in March

Consumer Confidence Sees Modest Increase in March

In March, the Consumer Confidence Index® from The Conference Board rose slightly to 91.8, up from 91.0 in February. The Present Situation Index, which reflects how consumers view current economic and job conditions, climbed by 4.6 points to reach 123.3. However, the Expectations Index, measuring consumers’ short-term outlook for income, business, and employment, slipped by 1.7 points to 70.9. These preliminary findings are based on survey responses collected between March 1 and March 24, 2026.

Although the main index figures do not immediately reveal it, consumers are feeling the impact of higher costs, driven by increased tariffs and surging oil prices.