https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-consumer-confidence-recovers-in-october-as-gas-prices-eased-a-bitContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-consumer-confidence-recovers-in-october-as-gas-prices-eased-a-bithttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-consumer-confidence-recovers-in-october-as-gas-prices-eased-a-bit#u164996Sat, 31 Oct 2026 07:16:55 +0000US consumer confidence increased to 91.7 in October, rising for the first time in four months and beating market forecasts of 81.0. The Conference Board reported that the improvement came as gas prices fell modestly, offering a slight reprieve to consumers facing high cost-of-living pressures. Despite the monthly gain, filling a gas tank remains notably more expensive than a year ago.Why it mattersThe Conference Board index tracks consumer sentiment at a time of persistent cost-of-living frustration and high prices ahead of upcoming midterm elections. Market analysts watch these sentiment figu