3:01 PM · 27 June 2023

BREAKING: USD and US indices gain after Conference Board index beat

The Conference Board released the latest consumer confidence index at 3:00 pm BST. Market was expecting the index to rise from 102.3 in May to 103.6 in June. Actual report showed a much bigger than expected increase to 109.7! This increase was driven by solid increases of both Present Situation and Expectations subindices. This was also the highest reading since early-2022. Apart from Conference Board index, Richmond Fed index for June and housing market data for May was also released at 3:00 pm BST today, which also came in better-than-expected.

USD and US indices gained on the news. However, US indices erased all of the gains already and trade flat compared to pre-release levels while USD holds onto gains made.

  • Conference Board consumer confidence index for June: 109.7 vs 103.6 expected (102.3 previously)
  • CB present situation: 155.3 vs 148.6 previously
  • CB expectations: 79.3 vs 71.5 previously
  • Richmond Fed index for June: -7 vs -12 expected (-15 previously)
  • New home sales for May: 763k  vs 670k expected (683k previously)

US500 at 5-minute interval. Source: xStation5

1 June 2026, 3:05 PM

BREAKING: Mixed ISM from US Manufacturing

1 June 2026, 8:12 AM

Economic Calendar: What are the most important events of the day and the week❓

29 May 2026, 6:53 PM

Daily Summary: Buyers continue to dominate the markets despite geopolitical turmoil⏰

29 May 2026, 7:44 AM

Economic calendar: German CPI in focus. What's next for DE40? (29.05.2026)

The financial instruments we offer, especially CFDs, can be highly risky. Fractional Shares (FS) is an acquired from XTB fiduciary right to fractional parts of stocks and ETFs. FS are not a separate financial instrument. The limited corporate rights are associated with FS.
This page was not created for investors residing in Brazil. This brokerage is not authorized by the Comissão de Valores Mobiliários (CVM) or the Brazilian Central Bank (BCB). The content of this page should not be characterized as an investment offer in Brazil or for investors residing in that country.
Losses can exceed deposits