economic data, consumer confidence, consumer sentiment, spending growth, February economic report
March 02, 2026
Consumer Confidence Rises in February, Spending Growth Slows
A key measure of consumer confidence rose modestly in February, coming in above economist expectations at 91.2. While this represents a slight improvement over January’s reading, the broader trend remains downward when compared to the higher levels seen at the end of 2024. Digging deeper into the numbers reveals a mixed picture. The index measuring […]