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Slight improvement in consumer confidence amid ‘clear challenges ahead’

GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index rose by two points in May, but is still four points lower than this time last year at minus 23.

Evening Standard

Consumer confidence falls as rapid price rises give households the ‘jitters’

GfK’s long-running consumer confidence index fell four points to minus 25 in April.

Evening Standard

UK braces for price rises driven by Iran war as economic confidence plummets

Consumer confidence hit its lowest level since October 2023 this month, with surveys showing the cost pressures companies are facing

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Wall Street hits six-month low and Dow falls into correction as Trump ‘appears to lose his grip on markets’ – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as Brent crude trades over $110 a barrel for first time since Monday

The Guardian - UK

Consumer confidence drops amid ‘ripple of fear’ about Middle East conflict

The consumer confidence index by GfK saw expectations for the general economy drop.

Evening Standard

UK consumer confidence plunges amid ‘twin threat’ fallout from Iran war

The consumer confidence index by GfK saw expectations for the general economy drop

The Independent UK

Consumer confidence falls despite easing inflation

GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index dropped three points to minus 19 in February to a level last seen in November, despite easing inflation.

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Warning issued over UK’s consumer confidence despite January rise

The Consumer Confidence Index increased by one point to minus 16. It has been 10 years since the barometer was last in positive territory

The Independent UK

‘Resilient’ households behind slight rise in consumer confidence

GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index increased by one point to minus 16, marking 10 years since the barometer was last in positive territory.

Evening Standard

Consumer confidence improves but remains subdued ahead of Christmas

GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index improved by two points to minus 17 for December.

Evening Standard

Consumer confidence ‘bleak’ as public braces for Budget

GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index fell by two points to minus 19 in November.

Evening Standard

Brits to Spend More This Christmas – But Falling Savings and Budget Fears Signal Tougher Times Ahead

UK consumer confidence hits a high, but growing anxiety over personal finances is evident as savings decline.

International Business Times UK

Consumer confidence rises ahead of Black Friday sales

GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index increased by two points in October – although it still languishes at minus 17.

Evening Standard

Strong US Economic Reports Support the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday rose by +0.64% to a 3-week high. The dollar rallied as Thursday’s US economic reports were hawkish for Fed policy. US Q2 GDP expanded more than expected, weekly jobless claims unexpectedly fell to a 2-month low, and August core (ex-defense and aircraft) capital...

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Dollar Rallies on Strong US Economic Reports

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.43% at a 3-week high. The dollar is climbing as today’s US economic reports were hawkish for Fed policy. US Q2 GDP expanded more than expected, weekly jobless claims unexpectedly fell to a 2-month low, and August core (ex-defense and aircraft)...

The Guardian - UK

Pound slides after UK government borrowing jumps in August and insolvencies rise – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as August borrowing hits highest level since 2020

Evening Standard

Stocks up as Powell leaves door ajar for rate cut

The FTSE 100 index closed up 12.20 points, 0.1%, at 9,321.40.

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FTSE 100 Live 22 August: Index holds near record, markets await Federal Reserve speech

A fourth consecutive record by the FTSE 100 index today hinged on the tone of a potentially market-moving speech by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.

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Evening Standard

Consumer confidence reaches highest point of year despite ‘clouds on horizon’

GfK’s Consumer Confidence Index increased by two points to minus 17 in August, likely because of the latest cut to interest rates.

Evening Standard

Consumer confidence weakens among Britons amid tax rise fears

Researchers suggested the figures showed that consumers are currently ‘sensing stormy conditions ahead’.

The Guardian - UK

UK consumer confidence up but fragile amid tariff and Middle East concerns

Analysts say households are remaining cautious under ‘dark shadow of inflation’

The Independent UK

Consumer confidence up in June amid ‘dark shadow’ of inflation and war

GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index rose two points but remains firmly in negative territory at minus 18.

Evening Standard

Consumer confidence improves in May

GfK’s survey was taken before Wednesday’s figures showed Consumer Prices Index inflation has jumped to its highest level since January 2024.

Euronews

German consumer sentiment rises again but remains fragile as headwinds persist

German consumer sentiment improves for a second month in April, driven by higher income expectations and lower savings, but remains weak amid ongoing recession fears, GfK and NIM report.

The Guardian - UK

UK consumer confidence dips to lowest level since 2023 amid tariff concerns

GfK index falls by four points in April to -23 as domestic tax increases and rising bills also weigh on households

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