U.S. consumer confidence index fell to 81.9 in September 2026, lowest since April 2014.
The Conference Board reported that its consumer confidence index dropped 6.7 points to 81.9 in September 2026, the lowest reading since April 2014. The decline was attributed to elevated prices, stagnant wages, and the ongoing Iran war. The Federal Reserve recently raised its benchmark interest rate to approximately 3.9 percent, and August PCE data was forthcoming.
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3 outlets covered it, splitting into 1 framing camp across 2 bias groups.
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- Globe and Mail+30 min
- South China Morning Post+1.0 h
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All three outlets ran near-identical copy on the same Conference Board data; no meaningful divergence in framing, facts, or attribution.
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“U.S. consumer confidence sinks to lowest level since 2014, survey finds”
“US consumer confidence sinks to 12-year low over inflation, stagnant wages”
“Americans' view of the economy sinks to the lowest level since 2014, Conference Board survey says”
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The Conference Board consumer confidence index fell 6.7 points to 81.9 in September 2026, the lowest since April 2014.
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