26.05.202614:00:00UTC+00U.S. Consumer Confidence Edges Higher in May, Signaling Slight Improvement in Sentiment

U.S. consumer confidence showed a marginal improvement in May 2026, suggesting a modest uptick in household sentiment toward the economy. The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index in the United States inched up to 93.1 in May from 92.8 in April 2026.

While the gain is small, the move higher indicates that consumers are slightly more optimistic than they were a month earlier. The latest reading, updated on 26 May 2026, will be closely watched by markets and policymakers as they assess the resilience of consumer sentiment, a key driver of spending and overall economic activity in the United States.