consumer confidence
noun
: the good feelings that people have about the economy
There is a recent increase in consumer confidence.
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The biggest challenge, O’Grady said, will be consumer confidence.
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Travis Webb, Austin American Statesman, 1 Mar. 2026
Inflation concerns The consumer confidence data shows that Americans are still wary about high costs.
—CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
In January, meanwhile, a measure of consumer confidence slid to its lowest level since 2014 – worse than even during the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
In January, a measure of consumer confidence fell to its lowest level since 2014, yet consumers have kept spending, propelling growth.
—Matt Ott, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
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Travis Webb, Austin American Statesman, 1 Mar. 2026
Inflation concerns The consumer confidence data shows that Americans are still wary about high costs.
—CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
In January, meanwhile, a measure of consumer confidence slid to its lowest level since 2014 – worse than even during the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
In January, a measure of consumer confidence fell to its lowest level since 2014, yet consumers have kept spending, propelling growth.
—Matt Ott, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for consumer confidence
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“Consumer confidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consumer%20confidence. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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