U.S. Consumer Confidence Rebounds in October to 91.7
US consumer confidence rebounded in October, with the Conference Board reporting a rise in its index to 91.7, influenced by a modest easing of gas prices.
Charlotte, NC, October 27, 2026 —
U.S. consumer confidence rebounded in October, with the Conference Board reporting that its index rose to 91.7. The increase was influenced by a modest easing of gas prices, according to the information provided about the report.
The reported figure indicates an improvement in the index, but the size of the increase was not provided. The prior index reading was also not specified, so the precise month-to-month change cannot be determined from the available information.
The summary does not identify the specific October covered, provide additional details about the Conference Board’s findings, or explain how much gas prices contributed to the change. It also does not include information about other factors that may have influenced confidence. No further breakdown of the index or comment from the Conference Board was provided.
The report’s headline finding is a rebound to 91.7, alongside a modest easing in gas prices. The available details do not establish whether the improvement was broad across consumers or limited to particular groups, nor do they describe expectations for subsequent months. Those points remain unspecified.
As reported, the October reading offers a snapshot of consumer confidence and a stated influence on its movement. Without the prior reading and further survey details, the magnitude and wider context of the rebound cannot be assessed from the information available.
Story summarized from the original created by MATT OTT, Associated Press on www.qcnews.com, see more information here.
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