U.S. October Consumer Confidence Jumps to 91.7 vs. 80.4 Expected

U.S. Conference Board consumer confidence for October came in at 91.7, above the 80.4 forecast and the prior reading of 81.9. The result marks a rebound in household sentiment after the previous weaker reading. The data puts consumer-demand sensitivity back in focus for markets tied to U.S. growth expectations, including the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100. Attention now turns to whether spending, retail activity and labor data validate the improved confidence reading. Without follow-through in those indicators, the release reflects stronger sentiment rather than a confirmed durable growth signal.