https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-consumer-confidence-near-12-1-2-year-low-amid-labor-market-fearsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-consumer-confidence-near-12-1-2-year-low-amid-labor-market-fearshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-consumer-confidence-near-12-1-2-year-low-amid-labor-market-fears#u104422Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:55:37 +0000US consumer confidence dropped in September to its lowest level since 2014, according to the Conference Board. Households report increasing pessimism regarding business and labor market conditions over the next six months. This decline is driven by escalating fears over rising prices, elevated oil and gas costs, and general inflation worries. The sentiment shift has coincided with a slight dip in US stocks, while index futures steadied Monday evening following a period of volatility caused by soaring yields and concerns over artificial intelligence development.Why it mattersThe current sentime