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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.

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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)...

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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

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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.

Evening Standard

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.

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’.

Evening Standard

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

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

The Guardian - 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.

The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

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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

Evening Standard

Consumer confidence slides amid household bill hikes and ‘Trump Tariffs’

GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index fell four points in April to minus 23, led by an eight-point fall in expectations for the wider economy.

The Guardian - UK

Travel shares drop after Heathrow closure; UK deficit overshoots forecasts at £10.7bn – as it happened

Airline and hotel shares tumble as substation fire shuts airport, while UK borrowing jumped more than expected

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Evening Standard

Marginal improvement in consumer confidence in March

GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index increased by one point to minus 19.

The Guardian - UK

UK hiring on the rise as confidence lifts, research suggests

Companies increase hiring for first time since June, and households more optimistic about their finances

Evening Standard

Steep drop in consumer confidence amid concerns of ‘dark days ahead’

GfK’s Consumer Confidence Index shows particularly steep falls in consumer views on the wider UK economy.

The Independent UK

Consumer confidence remains suppressed amid ‘uncharitable view’ of economy

GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index increased by one point to minus 17 in December.

The Independent UK

Jump in consumer confidence as shoppers prepare to spend on Black Friday

GfK’s long-running consumer confidence index rose by three points this month, although it remains firmly in negative territory at minus 18.

Evening Standard

Consumer confidence falls again amid ‘despondent mood’ ahead of October Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has repeatedly warned of ‘tough choices’ at upcoming spending review, hitting consumer sentiment.

International Business Times

UK Economic Data Delivers Fresh Blow To New Govt

UK state debt is as big as the country's economic output for the first time since the 1960s, data showed Friday, as the new government warns of tough fiscal decisions before its maiden budget.

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