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# United States Business Confidence

> United States business confidence is 9.20 as of Aug 2026, from 11.20. History from 1950, source OECD. Free API & MCP access.

Business Confidence in United States fell to 9.20 in Aug 2026 from 11.20 in Jul 2026.

Business Confidence in United States averaged 4.70 from 1950 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 55.00 in Jul 1950 and a record low of -41.20 in May 1980. The series is reported monthly with history from 1950.

## Stats

| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Span | Unit | Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 9.20 | 11.20 | 55.00 (Jul 1950) | -41.20 (May 1980) | 1950–2026 | Index | monthly |

## FAQ

**What is United States's business confidence right now?**

Business Confidence in United States is 9.20 as of Aug 2026.

**What are the historical extremes for United States's business confidence?**

The all-time high is 55.00 (Jul 1950); the record low is -41.20 (May 1980), over a series starting in 1950.

**How often is this series updated?**

Business Confidence for United States is a monthly series; values refresh when new data is published or revised.

**Where does this data come from?**

See our methodology page for how we source and verify every series.

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