Consumer Sentiment Index falls 3.6 points in September to second-lowest level

Sep 27, 2026 20:34 (27d ago)

Consumer Sentiment Index fell 3.6 points in September to 48.1.
The two-month decline totaled 7.1 points, according to the index update.
Current Conditions Index dropped 1.0 point to 50.9, its fourth-lowest reading.

The Consumer Sentiment Index fell 3.6 points in September to 48.1, its second-lowest level in history. The decline extended a two-month slide totaling 7.1 points. The Current Conditions Index also weakened, falling 1.0 point to 50.9, its fourth-lowest reading.