They expected consumer confidence to drop 3 points, it rises over 7 instead.

womp womp surpise!

Stock markets have taken off.

Thanks for that update tom.

Oh sorry. Tom usually posts this stuff whether it is good or bad news for Trump… right?

You didn’t really expect this to be posted by one of the Lefties did you.

But,but,but, don't these so called experts get anything right. It's like the same thing about f Polls. I'm glad I don't listen to all these so called experts.

(10-27-2026 11:08 AM)UofMstateU Wrote:  They expected consumer confidence to drop 3 points, it rises over 7 instead.

womp womp surpise!

Stock markets have taken off.

I see this came out this morning. I can't believe Tom missed this little nugget.

Consumer confidence has likely risen in October as the public becomes aware of the shellacking headed for the GOP a week from tonight, and the subsequent likely reigning in of destructive Trump policies.

And will you take your life if you’re wrong? Asking for a friend.

(10-27-2026 07:40 PM)Gamenole Wrote:  Consumer confidence has likely risen in October as the public becomes aware of the shellacking headed for the GOP a week from tonight, and the subsequent likely reigning in of destructive trump policies.

Winner! Winner! Chicken Dinner!

I see trump, Baghdad Eric, and Umabla are still struggling with math. The index was up 7.5 points, not 7.5%, which mathematically corresponds to about an 8.9% month-over-month increase.

Additionally, while this is one indicator, many also use the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index in conjunction with the Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index.

Their numbers paint a less rosy picture.

Quote:October 23, 2026

ANN ARBOR—Consumer sentiment held steady this month, registering just a scant one-tenth of an index point below September, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers.

The Consumer Sentiment Index fell to 48.0 in the October 2026 survey, down from 48.1 in September and below last October’s 53.6. The Current Index fell to 46.7, down from 50.9 in September and below last October’s 58.6. The Expectations Index rose to 48.8, up from 46.3 in September and below last October’s 50.3.

Increases in sentiment this month among Republicans and Democrats were balanced by declines among independents. While year-ahead business conditions improved about 14%, they stand 16% less than last October’s read.

“This month’s decline in the Current Conditions subindex was driven entirely by buying conditions for durable goods, which plunged 18% on the basis of higher interest rates and rising concerns about the affordability of such purchases,” said U-M economist Joanne Hsu, director of the surveys. “Purchasing power continues to dominate consumer views of the economy. Sentiment is now 10% below a year ago and 15% below February, just prior to the Iran conflict.”

As concerns over purchasing power dominate, consumer sentiment moves sideways

(10-28-2026 06:12 AM)Redwingtom Wrote:  I see trump, Baghdad Eric, and Umabla are still struggling with math. The index was up 7.5 points, not 7.5%, which mathematically corresponds to about an 8.9% month-over-month increase.

Additionally, while this is one indicator, many also use the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index in conjunction with the Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index.

Their numbers paint a less rosy picture.

Quote:October 23, 2026

ANN ARBOR—Consumer sentiment held steady this month, registering just a scant one-tenth of an index point below September, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers.

The Consumer Sentiment Index fell to 48.0 in the October 2026 survey, down from 48.1 in September and below last October’s 53.6. The Current Index fell to 46.7, down from 50.9 in September and below last October’s 58.6. The Expectations Index rose to 48.8, up from 46.3 in September and below last October’s 50.3.

Increases in sentiment this month among Republicans and Democrats were balanced by declines among independents. While year-ahead business conditions improved about 14%, they stand 16% less than last October’s read.

“This month’s decline in the Current Conditions subindex was driven entirely by buying conditions for durable goods, which plunged 18% on the basis of higher interest rates and rising concerns about the affordability of such purchases,” said U-M economist Joanne Hsu, director of the surveys. “Purchasing power continues to dominate consumer views of the economy. Sentiment is now 10% below a year ago and 15% below February, just prior to the Iran conflict.”

As concerns over purchasing power dominate, consumer sentiment moves sideways

Apparently your heavy flow cramps prevent you from reading correctly.

If the Dems do win, it will be hilarious watching:

1. Any and everything they pass get vetoed because anything they do is bad for the country

2. The low IQ tards who vote for them think the group of idiots led by Pedo Joe who brought you the sky high inflation and prices in the first place will bring them back down like they are promising on the campaign trail


Such stupid people who vote Dem. Window licking, struggle to find their way out of the house each day level stupid

(10-28-2026 06:50 AM)UofMstateU Wrote:  

(10-28-2026 06:12 AM)Redwingtom Wrote:  I see trump, Baghdad Eric, and Umabla are still struggling with math. The index was up 7.5 points, not 7.5%, which mathematically corresponds to about an 8.9% month-over-month increase.

Additionally, while this is one indicator, many also use the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index in conjunction with the Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index.

Their numbers paint a less rosy picture.

Quote:October 23, 2026

ANN ARBOR—Consumer sentiment held steady this month, registering just a scant one-tenth of an index point below September, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers.

The Consumer Sentiment Index fell to 48.0 in the October 2026 survey, down from 48.1 in September and below last October’s 53.6. The Current Index fell to 46.7, down from 50.9 in September and below last October’s 58.6. The Expectations Index rose to 48.8, up from 46.3 in September and below last October’s 50.3.

Increases in sentiment this month among Republicans and Democrats were balanced by declines among independents. While year-ahead business conditions improved about 14%, they stand 16% less than last October’s read.

“This month’s decline in the Current Conditions subindex was driven entirely by buying conditions for durable goods, which plunged 18% on the basis of higher interest rates and rising concerns about the affordability of such purchases,” said U-M economist Joanne Hsu, director of the surveys. “Purchasing power continues to dominate consumer views of the economy. Sentiment is now 10% below a year ago and 15% below February, just prior to the Iran conflict.”

As concerns over purchasing power dominate, consumer sentiment moves sideways

Apparently your heavy flow cramps prevent you from reading correctly.

Yeah...no. Do you need a link for another Vagisil purchase?

Quote:NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index rose by 7.5 points to 91.7 (1985=100) in October, up from 84.2 in September (a slight upward revision). The Present Situation Index—based on consumers' assessment of current business and labor market conditions—increased by 8.6 points to 120.4. The Expectations Index—based on consumers' short-term outlook for income, business, and labor market conditions—recovered by 6.9 points to 72.6, only partially reversing three consecutive monthly declines. The survey period for this month's preliminary results was October 1-21.

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases...20731.html

You wanna try that math calculation again?

It rose from 84.2 points to 91.7 points. That's 8.9%.

Percentage increase = (New value − Old value) ÷ Old value × 100

Step 1: Find the change
91.7 − 84.2 = 7.5

Step 2: Divide by the original value
7.5 ÷ 84.2 ≈ 0.08907

Step 3: Convert to a percentage
0.08907 × 100 ≈ 8.91%

So the index rose by about 8.9%.

If these are index points, the increase is 7.5 points. The percentage increase is 8.9%, which is a different figure.

FFS, the percentage increase was greater than you said, take the L.

(10-28-2026 07:17 AM)Redwingtom Wrote:  

(10-28-2026 06:50 AM)UofMstateU Wrote:  

(10-28-2026 06:12 AM)Redwingtom Wrote:  I see trump, Baghdad Eric, and Umabla are still struggling with math. The index was up 7.5 points, not 7.5%, which mathematically corresponds to about an 8.9% month-over-month increase.

Additionally, while this is one indicator, many also use the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index in conjunction with the Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index.

Their numbers paint a less rosy picture.

Quote:October 23, 2026

ANN ARBOR—Consumer sentiment held steady this month, registering just a scant one-tenth of an index point below September, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers.

The Consumer Sentiment Index fell to 48.0 in the October 2026 survey, down from 48.1 in September and below last October’s 53.6. The Current Index fell to 46.7, down from 50.9 in September and below last October’s 58.6. The Expectations Index rose to 48.8, up from 46.3 in September and below last October’s 50.3.

Increases in sentiment this month among Republicans and Democrats were balanced by declines among independents. While year-ahead business conditions improved about 14%, they stand 16% less than last October’s read.

“This month’s decline in the Current Conditions subindex was driven entirely by buying conditions for durable goods, which plunged 18% on the basis of higher interest rates and rising concerns about the affordability of such purchases,” said U-M economist Joanne Hsu, director of the surveys. “Purchasing power continues to dominate consumer views of the economy. Sentiment is now 10% below a year ago and 15% below February, just prior to the Iran conflict.”

As concerns over purchasing power dominate, consumer sentiment moves sideways

Apparently your heavy flow cramps prevent you from reading correctly.

It rose from 84.2 points to 91.7 points. That's 8.9%.

Percentage increase = (New value − Old value) ÷ Old value × 100

Its also a rise of 7.5 POINTS. Which is what I said.

Learn to read.

(10-28-2026 05:55 AM)Redwingtom Wrote:  

(10-27-2026 07:40 PM)Gamenole Wrote:  Consumer confidence has likely risen in October as the public becomes aware of the shellacking headed for the GOP a week from tonight, and the subsequent likely reigning in of destructive trump policies.

Winner! Winner! Chicken Dinner!

lol, I really hope everyone is believing the polls. We all know how that worked out previously.

(10-28-2026 07:39 AM)VA49er Wrote:  

(10-28-2026 05:55 AM)Redwingtom Wrote:  

(10-27-2026 07:40 PM)Gamenole Wrote:  Consumer confidence has likely risen in October as the public becomes aware of the shellacking headed for the GOP a week from tonight, and the subsequent likely reigning in of destructive trump policies.

Winner! Winner! Chicken Dinner!

lol, I really hope everyone is believing the polls. We all know how that worked out previously.

Maybe you didn't notice, but this thread is based on a poll.

(10-28-2026 08:09 AM)Redwingtom Wrote:  

(10-28-2026 07:39 AM)VA49er Wrote:  

(10-28-2026 05:55 AM)Redwingtom Wrote:  

(10-27-2026 07:40 PM)Gamenole Wrote:  Consumer confidence has likely risen in October as the public becomes aware of the shellacking headed for the GOP a week from tonight, and the subsequent likely reigning in of destructive trump policies.

Winner! Winner! Chicken Dinner!

lol, I really hope everyone is believing the polls. We all know how that worked out previously.

Maybe you didn't notice, but this thread is based on a poll.

REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

(10-27-2026 11:08 AM)UofMstateU Wrote:  They expected consumer confidence to drop 3 points, it rises over 7 instead.

womp womp surpise!

Stock markets have taken off.

Thank you President Trump

(10-28-2026 08:09 AM)Redwingtom Wrote:  

(10-28-2026 07:39 AM)VA49er Wrote:  

(10-28-2026 05:55 AM)Redwingtom Wrote:  

(10-27-2026 07:40 PM)Gamenole Wrote:  Consumer confidence has likely risen in October as the public becomes aware of the shellacking headed for the GOP a week from tonight, and the subsequent likely reigning in of destructive trump policies.

Winner! Winner! Chicken Dinner!

lol, I really hope everyone is believing the polls. We all know how that worked out previously.

Maybe you didn't notice, but this thread is based on a poll.

Exactly!