Consumer confidence ticks up further in April, Conference Board says

The Conference Board's April U.S. Consumer Confidence index unexpectedly rose to 92.8 (consensus 89.4; prior revised to 92.2), a modest upside surprise that could provide slight support to risk assets including the S&P 500. The Present Situation index slipped 0.3 points to 123.8, while the Expectations index improved by 1.2 points to 72.2, signaling cautiously brighter near-term outlook among consumers. Market impact is likely limited — a mild positive datapoint for equities and risk sentiment but not a game-changer for policy or markets on its own. Further updates may refine the picture.