U.S. Consumer Confidence Fell in September Amid Elevated Oil Prices, Inflation Worries, Conference Board Says — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-consumer-confidence-fell-in-september-amid-elevated-oil-prices-inflation-worries-conference-board-saysContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. US Consumer Confidence Hits 12-Year Low in Septemberhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-consumer-confidence-fell-in-september-amid-elevated-oil-prices-inflation-worries-conference-board-sayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-consumer-confidence-fell-in-september-amid-elevated-oil-prices-inflation-worries-conference-board-says#u104288Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:07:34 +0000The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index dropped 6.7 points to 81.9 in September, down from 88.6 in August. This decline marks the lowest level of consumer confidence since 2014. Americans report increased pessimism driven by elevated oil and gas prices, inflation worries, and escalating fears regarding jobs and the labor market. Some reports indicate that current economic sentiment is worse than at almost any point in modern history, including levels seen during the pandemic.Why it mattersConsumer confidence serves as a key indicator of household spending plans and expectations for infl