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US Consumer Confidence Hits Yearly High, Unemployment Falls

4/29/2026

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A survey reported U.S. consumer confidence rose to 92.8 in April, year's highest.
The index rose 0.6 from March, while inflation expectations slipped to 5.1% from 5.2%.
Labor-market differential rose to 7.5% in April from 6.1%, while unemployment fell to 4.3% in March.
63% expect higher rates in a year, strongest sentiment since Aug 2023.
Vehicle-purchase intent hit a 1½-year high while vacation plans fell below 41%, lowest in a year.

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Story summary

A survey reported U.S. consumer confidence rose to 92.8 in April, year's highest.
The index rose 0.6 from March, while inflation expectations slipped to 5.1% from 5.2%.
Labor-market differential rose to 7.5% in April from 6.1%, while unemployment fell to 4.3% in March.
63% expect higher rates in a year, strongest sentiment since Aug 2023.
Vehicle-purchase intent hit a 1½-year high while vacation plans fell below 41%, lowest in a year.