The Thomson Reuters/Ipsos Primary Consumer Sentiment Index (PCSI) for the United States climbed to 49.20 in November 2026, up from 45.18 in October 2026, indicating a notable improvement in consumer sentiment. The latest data, updated on 11 November 2026, suggest U.S. consumers have grown more optimistic about economic conditions compared to the previous month.
This nearly four-point gain underscores a strengthening outlook among households, which can play a key role in driving spending and broader economic momentum. While the index level remains below the neutral 50 mark often viewed as a threshold between pessimism and optimism, the upward trajectory in November points to a recovering confidence backdrop as the year draws to a close.
