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Poppy Johnston

BIZARRE: Consumer confidence sinks following rate hike budget - What They Never Told You

Consumers remain down in the dumps after the 2023/24 federal budget failed to meet the expectations of those under financial stress. Photo: AAP

Consumers are feeling uneasy following a surprise interest rate hike and a federal budget that left stretched households a little disappointed.

A confidence index, compiled each month by Westpac and the Melbourne Institute, has revealed a 7.9 per cent decline to 79 points in May from 85.8 in April.

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