U.S. Conference Board Consumer Confidence Rises to 92.8 in April

April consumer confidence came in above the 89.0 estimate and slightly higher than the previous 92.2 reading, indicating improved household sentiment in the United States.

Summary

U.S. April consumer confidence, as reported by The Conference Board (U.S. business research group), rose to 92.8. That was above the market estimate of 89.0 and up from the prior reading of 92.2. Consumer confidence is a closely watched macro indicator because it can influence expectations for household spending, broader economic activity, and risk sentiment across financial markets, including crypto.

Terms & Concepts
  • Consumer confidence: A survey-based measure of how optimistic households are about current and future economic conditions and their personal finances.
  • Macro indicator: An economic data point used to assess the broader economy, often shaping expectations for markets, interest rates, and investor sentiment.