U.S. Consumer Confidence Shows Slight June Increase

NEW YORK – The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® rose by 0.6 points to 91.2 in June, marking an increase from 90.6 in May. Lynn Franco, Senior Director of Economic Indicators at The Conference Board, released the figures on June 30, 2026.

Consumers assessed current labor market conditions less favorably in June. The Present Situation Index, which measures consumers' assessment of current business and labor market conditions, decreased to 134.1 from 136.2. This decline primarily stemmed from consumers' less positive appraisal of employment levels.

However, consumers' expectations for the immediate future improved. The Expectations Index, reflecting consumers' short-term outlook for income, business, and labor market conditions, edged higher to 62.6 from 59.8. This increase followed two consecutive monthly declines in the index.

Franco indicated that consumer confidence improved overall in June, reversing declines observed in April and May. She noted that consumers expressed less concern about the current employment situation. Simultaneously, their outlook for future business and financial conditions improved. Additionally, consumers showed increased optimism regarding their future income prospects. Franco concluded that consumers anticipate growth ahead, supporting economic expansion in the back half of 2026.

### June 2026 Consumer Confidence Survey Data

The Present Situation Index decreased to 134.1 from 136.2 in May.

* **Jobs 'Plentiful'**: The percentage of consumers reporting jobs as 'plentiful' dropped to 41.6 percent from 42.6 percent. * **Jobs 'Hard to Get'**: The proportion of consumers stating jobs were 'hard to get' increased to 16.5 percent from 14.8 percent.

The Expectations Index increased to 62.6 from 59.8 in May.

* **Better Business Conditions**: The percentage of consumers expecting business conditions to improve over the next six months rose to 16.1 percent from 13.5 percent. * **Worse Business Conditions**: Those anticipating worse business conditions decreased to 19.3 percent from 21.0 percent. * **More Jobs**: The proportion of consumers expecting more jobs in the months ahead increased to 15.6 percent from 13.9 percent. * **Fewer Jobs**: Consumers expecting fewer jobs declined to 20.0 percent from 20.9 percent. * **Income Increase**: The percentage of consumers anticipating an increase in their family income climbed to 15.8 percent from 14.4 percent. * **Income Decrease**: Those expecting a decrease in income fell to 10.9 percent from 12.0 percent.

Consumers' inflation expectations for the next 12 months rose to 5.4 percent from 5.3 percent.

* **Purchasing Intentions, Homes**: The percentage of consumers planning to buy a home within the next six months decreased to 4.7 percent from 5.4 percent. * **Purchasing Intentions, Autos**: Plans to purchase an automobile in the next six months fell to 5.0 percent from 5.6 percent. * **Purchasing Intentions, Major Appliances**: Intentions to buy major appliances in the next six months declined to 40.5 percent from 42.1 percent.