US Consumer Confidence Upticks Slightly in April as Price Worries Persist

One major survey indicated slightly more optimism while another gauge fell to its lowest level in decades.

A gas station in Los Angeles displays prices of gasoline on March 11, 2026. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

The two primary monthly gauges of American consumers’ economic mood posted mixed results in April, as anxiety over the war in Iran continued to weigh on household spending.

The Conference Board said on Tuesday that its Consumer Confidence Index slightly improved this month, climbing 0.6 points to 92.8. The March reading was also revised higher, to 92.2 from the previously reported 91.8. A reading above 100 generally indicates consumer optimism, while a reading below 100 suggests pessimism.