EconomyFeb 16, 2026
Consumer Confidence Reaches Five-Year High Amid Improving Economy
Latest economic indicators show households increasingly optimistic about financial prospects and employment stability.
By David Thompson
Economy
Key economic indicators, central bank policy, trade data, and macroeconomic analysis from around the world.
Key Economic Indicators
GDP Growth (Q3)
2.8%
â–² Annualized rate
Inflation (CPI)
3.1%
â–¼ YoY change
Unemployment
3.9%
→ Seasonally adjusted
Fed Funds Rate
5.25–5.50%
→ Current target range
10-Yr Treasury
4.62%
â–² Yield
Trade Deficit
$-68.9B
â–¼ Monthly