US Consumer Confidence Rebounds to 91.7 in October as Gas Prices Ease
Conference Board consumer confidence rose 7.5 points to 91.7 in October 2026 as gas prices eased; inflation expectations stayed elevated at 5.8%.
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US Mortgage Rates Hit 7.40%, Highest in Three Years
Freddie Mac data shows the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.40% as of October 8, 2026, the highest level in nearly three years.
US Personal Income Rose $66.6 Billion in August, BEA Says
US personal income rose $66.6 billion (0.2%) in August 2026 and PCE rose 0.9%, the BEA said September 30. The PCE price index was up 3.4% from a year earlier.