The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® decreased marginally in October, following a decline in September. The Index now stands at 125.9 (1985=100), down from 126.3 in September. The Present Situation Index – based on consumers' assessment of current business and labor market conditions – increased from 170.6 to 172.3. The Expectations Index – based on consumers' short-term outlook for income, business and labor market conditions – declined from 96.8 last month to 94.9 this month. "Consumer confidence was relatively flat in October, following a decrease in September," said Lynn Franco, Director of Economic ... (full story)