Consumer Measures
Consumer Confidence Index ®
6.4ptsThe Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index Decreased in January
January 2019
Decline Driven by Government Shutdown; Significant Slowdown Unlikely in Coming Months
Measure of CEO Confidence
13.0ptsCEO Confidence Declined in Q4, Index at Lowest Level in Six Years
January 2019
The Measure now reads 42, down from 55 in the third quarter of 2018 (a reading of more than 50 points reflects more positive than negative responses). This is the lowest reading since Q3 2012 (CEO Measure: 42).
