U.S. consumer confidence weakened in September, as the Michigan Consumer Sentiment index fell to 47.8 from 51.7 in August 2026. The decline underscores mounting caution among households, with sentiment slipping further into pessimistic territory.
The latest reading, updated on 11 September 2026, suggests that Americans are feeling less optimistic about current economic conditions and the outlook ahead compared with the previous month. While the index remains well below levels typically associated with robust consumer spending, the September downturn may raise fresh concerns about the resilience of household demand heading into the final quarter of the year.
