Marketplace · Tuesday, June 30, 2026
The Conference Board's June Consumer Confidence Survey reveals a confusing economic outlook. While overall sentiment improved slightly, consumers are less hopeful about the job market and personal finances, despite optimism about inflation. Michael Green of Simplify Asset Management notes these mixed signals stem from the economy itself.
“Consumers are sending mixed signals because they're getting mixed signals from the economy.”
“People are less hopeful about the job market, but more optimistic about inflation, but also less sunny about their family finances.”
“It's not that things are getting better. Things are getting less bad.”