consumer confidence
UK consumers cut spending in December by most since 2021, Barclays says
[LONDON] Britain’s consumers reined in their spending in December by the most in almost five years, according to debit and credit card data from Barclays published on Tuesday, adding to other signs of...
Australia consumer sentiment stuck in the doldrums amid rate jitters
[SYDNEY] Australia’s consumer sentiment slipped in January as households wrestled with renewed rate jitters and an uncertain economic outlook, a private survey showed on Tuesday.
Thai consumer confidence falls for the first time in four months in December: survey
[BANGKOK] Thailand’s consumer confidence index fell for the first time in four months in December, according to a university survey on Thursday.
US consumer confidence tumbles in December
US CONSUMER confidence languished at a multi-month low in December as a slowing job market offset better sentiment after the government shutdown ended, according to a survey released on Tuesday.
New Zealand consumer, business optimism to stoke economic growth
NEW Zealand business confidence soared to a three-decade high in December and the mood of consumers also surged, adding to signs of further economic expansion in the fourth quarter and into 2026.
UK shoppers ready to spend big as confidence edges up, GfK says
Consumer sentiment improved in December, two surveys found
Australia’s consumer sentiment slides in December on renewed angst over inflation, rate
[SYDNEY] Australia’s consumer sentiment slid in December after turning positive for the first time the previous month, as households grappled with renewed angst over inflation and the interest rate ou...
New Zealand consumer confidence hits highest level since June
[SYDNEY] Consumer confidence in New Zealand rose in November to its highest level since June, ANZ-Roy Morgan data showed on Friday, as shoppers bought more discretionary items and retailers saw improv...
UK consumer sentiment slides ahead of budget, retailers say
[LONDON] British consumers’ optimism about the economy and their own finances recorded its sharpest fall this month since April, when many household bills increased and US President Donald Trump annou...
Australia’s consumer sentiment soars 12.8% on economic outlook
AUSTRALIA’S consumer confidence soared in November as households turned more positive on the economy, a result that’s likely to further reduce the chances of a near-term interest-rate cut.