US CB Consumer Confidence is based on a monthly survey of about 5,000 U.S. households regarding their opinion of the economy. Traders should pay close attention to its release, which always has a strong impact on market prices. A higher reading than the market forecast is bullish for the dollar. Here are all the details, and 5 possible outcomes for GBP/USD. Published on Tuesday at 14:00 GMT. Indicator Background CB Consumer Confidence is an important gauge of consumer confidence. Increased consumer confidence usually means an increase in consumer spending, a key engine of economic growth. The index jumped to 90.9 ... (full story)