Stocks Hit Record High the Same Day Consumer Confidence Fell

On August 25, 2026, U.S. stocks closed at an all-time high. Cheaper oil helped push down yields — the interest the government pays to borrow. Yet a survey by the Conference Board showed consumer confidence at 89.4, a seven-month low. 61.3% of people expect higher rates, and worries about rising prices grew. Families and markets see different futures; one is wrong.