Conference Board US Consumer Confidence Index dropped to 124.1 in March, down from 131.4 and missed expectation of 132.0. Present Situation Index dropped from 172.8 to 160.6. Expectations Index dropped to 103.8 to 99.8.
“Consumer Confidence decreased in March after rebounding in February, with the Present Situation the main driver of this month’s decline,” said Lynn Franco, Senior Director of Economic Indicators at The Conference Board.
“Confidence has been somewhat volatile over the past few months, as consumers have had to weather volatility in the financial markets, a partial government shutdown and a very weak February jobs report. Despite these dynamics, consumers remain confident that the economy will continue expanding in the near term. However, the overall trend in confidence has been softening since last summer, pointing to a moderation in economic growth.”
