US CB Consumer Confidence (Mar) 91.8 vs. Exp. 88 (Prev. 91.2 )

The US Consumer Confidence figure for March came in at 91.8, surpassing expectations of 88 and slightly up from the previous reading of 91.2. This beat suggests a firmer outlook among consumers, which could support spending and consequently reflect positively on growth forecasts, potentially impacting the Fed's policy considerations about future rate hikes.