Consumer Confidence ‘Collapsed' To Lowest Level Since 2014 In January
Forbes·2026-01-27 15:35

Core Insights - The consumer confidence index decreased to 84.5 in January from a revised-up December reading of 94.2, marking the lowest level since May 2014 when it was at 82.2 [1] Economic Indicators - The index is based on a 100-point baseline established in 1986, indicating a significant decline in consumer sentiment [1]