Unpacking the Consumer Confidence Index: A Window into Economic Sentiment The Consumer Confidence Index (CCI), developed by The Conference Board since 1967, surveys about 5,000 U.S. households monthly on their views of current economic conditions and six-month expectations. It uses a 1985 baseline of 100, blending present situation assessments (40% weight) with future outlooks (60%). Historically, readings above 100 signal optimism, as seen in booms like the late 1990s, while drops below 80 ofte