https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-consumer-confidence-rises-for-first-time-in-four-monthsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-consumer-confidence-rises-for-first-time-in-four-monthshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-consumer-confidence-rises-for-first-time-in-four-months#u164060Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:45:35 +0000US consumer confidence increased for the first time in four months, reaching 91.7 in October up from 84.2 according to the Conference Board, driven by a slight easing in gas prices. Following the confidence data release, gold prices climbed to a session high of $4,048 per ounce. Despite the rebound, consumer sentiment continues to reflect underlying cost-of-living frustrations as soaring living costs and inflation dominate voter concerns ahead of the November midterms, highlighting a broader disconnect between strong macroeconomic figures and public sentiment.Why it mattersThe October increase