CB Consumer Confidence preview: Consensus matches previous reading
| Pair | Now | Since publish |
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| EURUSD | — | — |
| USDJPY | — | — |
The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index for the United States is scheduled for release on September 29 at 14:00 UTC. This high impact report provides a monthly assessment of consumer attitudes and spending intentions, which are key indicators of economic health. Market consensus for the upcoming release stands at 89.4, aligning with the previous month’s reading of 89.4. Traders will observe if the actual figure deviates from this flat forecast, as shifts in consumer sentiment can influence broader economic outlooks and Federal Reserve policy expectations.
Historically, this release has generated notable price action across major currency pairs. After past CB Consumer Confidence releases, EURUSD has seen a median 1-hour move of 11 pips, with top-quarter releases moving 17+ pips. GBPUSD has experienced a median 1-hour move of 14 pips, and 23+ pips for top-quarter events. For USDJPY, the median 1-hour move was 10 pips, with top-quarter releases moving 20+ pips. XAUUSD, or Gold, has shown a median 1-hour move of 33 pips, with top-quarter releases moving 57+ pips. Other pairs like AUDUSD, NZDUSD, USDCAD, and USDCHF have also shown significant movements, reflecting the report’s high impact rating.
Recent releases have shown varied outcomes relative to forecasts. The August 2026 print registered an actual of 89.4 against a forecast of 91.8, resulting in a -3.6 pip 1-hour move for EURUSD. In July 2026, the actual was 90.8 compared to a forecast of 89.5, with EURUSD moving +14 pips. The June 2026 release saw an actual of 91.2 against a forecast of 88.8, leading to a +37 pip 1-hour move for EURUSD.