U.S. consumer confidence collapsed to its lowest point since May 2014

[ElmerMudd]

In January 2026, U.S. consumer confidence collapsed to its lowest point since May 2014, with The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index® falling 9.7 points to 84.5 (1985=100). This decline, driven by worries over the present situation and future expectations, fell below the key 80-point threshold that often signals a future recession, according to The Conference Board.
Key Consumer Confidence Indicators (January 2026)

• Conference Board Index (CCI): 84.5 (down from 94.2 in December).
• Present Situation Index: Dropped 9.9 points to 113.7.
• Expectations Index: Fell 9.5 points to 65.1.

Consumer confidence is lower under Trump than Biden.
Trump is too busy trying to take over Greenland, running Venzuela, insulting our NATO partners, kicking every immigrant out of the USA.

 

[kyzr]

GDP is above 4%

You obviously have no ******* clue what a recession is.

GDPNow = 5.3% for 4Q25

This is important!!

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GDPNow = 5.3% for 4Q25​

 

[ElmerMudd]

GDP is above 4%

You obviously have no ******* clue what a recession is.

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GDPNow = 5.3% for 4Q25

This is important!!

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GDPNow = 5.3% for 4Q25​

It says " often signals a future recession". It does not say a recession now. You cannot be so stupid.

 

[kyzr]

It says " often signals a future recession". It does not say a recession now. You cannot be so stupid.

Ok, so in 10 or 20 years there might be a recession. Good predictor.

 

[Muhammed]

In January 2026, U.S. consumer confidence collapsed to its lowest point since May 2014, with The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index® falling 9.7 points to 84.5 (1985=100). This decline, driven by worries over the present situation and future expectations, fell below the key 80-point threshold that often signals a future recession, according to The Conference Board.
Key Consumer Confidence Indicators (January 2026)

• Conference Board Index (CCI): 84.5 (down from 94.2 in December).
• Present Situation Index: Dropped 9.9 points to 113.7.
• Expectations Index: Fell 9.5 points to 65.1.

Consumer confidence is lower under Trump than Biden.
Trump is too busy trying to take over Greenland, running Venzuela, insulting our NATO partners, kicking every immigrant out of the USA.

They are lying their asses off. They present no evidence to back up their ridiculous claim.

I'm a consumer and my confidence great. The USA keeps winning ever since Trump took office.

Stopping the influx of illegal immigrants is medicine to the economy after Biden's autopen raped it half to death.

 

[Mac1958]

In January 2026, U.S. consumer confidence collapsed to its lowest point since May 2014, with The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index® falling 9.7 points to 84.5 (1985=100). This decline, driven by worries over the present situation and future expectations, fell below the key 80-point threshold that often signals a future recession, according to The Conference Board.
Key Consumer Confidence Indicators (January 2026)

• Conference Board Index (CCI): 84.5 (down from 94.2 in December).
• Present Situation Index: Dropped 9.9 points to 113.7.
• Expectations Index: Fell 9.5 points to 65.1.

Consumer confidence is lower under Trump than Biden.
Trump is too busy trying to take over Greenland, running Venzuela, insulting our NATO partners, kicking every immigrant out of the USA.

Macro numbers look good, but they're only for the top end. And the AI buildout companies.

Such is the nature of a K-Shaped Economy. Trump is telling them that he's brought prices down, but they know better.

Lies don't work when they're proven to be wrong with a quick trip to the grocery store. But it's all he knows.

 

[Mick2]

Macro numbers look good, but they're only for the top end. And the AI buildout companies.

Such is the nature of a K-Shaped Economy. Trump is telling them that he's brought prices down, but they know better.

Lies don't work when they're proven to be wrong with a quick trip to the grocery store. But it's all he knows.

Real wages have outpaced inflation over the past year. Yet, you try to tell everyone that the GDP data isn't reflective of the economy.

Lies indeed

 

[Lockback]

In January 2026, U.S. consumer confidence collapsed to its lowest point since May 2014, with The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index® falling 9.7 points to 84.5 (1985=100). This decline, driven by worries over the present situation and future expectations, fell below the key 80-point threshold that often signals a future recession, according to The Conference Board.
Key Consumer Confidence Indicators (January 2026)

• Conference Board Index (CCI): 84.5 (down from 94.2 in December).
• Present Situation Index: Dropped 9.9 points to 113.7.
• Expectations Index: Fell 9.5 points to 65.1.

Consumer confidence is lower under Trump than Biden.
Trump is too busy trying to take over Greenland, running Venzuela, insulting our NATO partners, kicking every immigrant out of the USA.

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

It says " often signals a future recession". It does not say a recession now. You cannot be so stupid.

So, maybe a recession in 5 years?

 

[ElmerMudd]

So, maybe a recession in 5 years?

Maybe, maybe never but there is a greater chance than if the index was higher. Plus a low index does not bode well for right now.

 

[ElmerMudd]

It looks like you don't have a response to Trump's failing economy.

 

[ElmerMudd]

Macro numbers look good, but they're only for the top end. And the AI buildout companies.

Such is the nature of a K-Shaped Economy. Trump is telling them that he's brought prices down, but they know better.

Lies don't work when they're proven to be wrong with a quick trip to the grocery store. But it's all he knows.

The economy is almost exacctly the same as under Biden.

 

[Lockback]

It looks like you don't have a response to Trump's failing economy.

Actually, I do.
It's not failing at all.
Quit. *******. Lying.

 

[ElmerMudd]

They are lying their asses off. They present no evidence to back up their ridiculous claim.

I'm a consumer and my confidence great. The USA keeps winning ever since Trump took office.

Stopping the influx of illegal immigrants is medicine to the economy after Biden's autopen raped it half to death.

Said like a good Trump cult member who wants to make their cult leader right about everything.
I have news for you; TRUMP IS WRONG ON MANY THINGS,

 

[Lockback]

Said like a good Trump cult member who wants to make their cult leader right about everything.
I have news for you; TRUMP IS WRONG ON MANY THINGS,

I have news for you: YOU'RE ******* WRONG.

 

[Muhammed]

Said like a good Trump cult member who wants to make their cult leader right about everything.
I have news for you; TRUMP IS WRONG ON MANY THINGS,

Prove it.

We hit an all time record low poverty rate as a result of Trump's economic policies.