consumer confidence

US consumer sentiment falls to record low on inflation anxiety

Consumers expect prices to rise at an annual rate of 4.7% over the next year, up from 3.8% in March

With the Bank of England expected to raise interest rates, half a million households rolling off ultra-low mortgage deals are bracing for a surge in borrowing costs.

UK consumer sentiment falls to lowest since 2023, GfK says

The drop suggests that households are starting to take stock of what the Middle East conflict means for their budgets

A Westpac-Melbourne Institute survey showed its main index of consumer sentiment fell 12.5 per cent to 80.1 in April.

Australian consumer sentiment slumps on Iran war worries

[SYDNEY] Australia’s consumer sentiment slumped in April to its lowest in more than two years, a survey showed on Tuesday, as consumers seem to be unnerved by the impacts of the Iran conflict on the e...

Thai consumer confidence was hurt by rising oil prices, higher costs of living, and concerns over the conflict in the Middle East.

Thai consumer confidence drops in March: survey

[BANGKOK] Thai consumer confidence dropped to its lowest in six months on concerns about rising energy prices, higher living costs and the conflict in the Middle East, a survey showed on Thursday.

Consumers’ average and median 12-month inflation expectations surged in March to levels last seen in August 2025.

US consumer confidence nudges higher in March

The consumer confidence index increased to 91.8 this month

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GfK’s consumer confidence index fell to -21 in March from -19 in February.

UK GfK consumer sentiment drops to 11-month low on Iran war worries

[LONDON] British consumer sentiment weakened to its lowest in nearly a year in March as households fretted about the potential impact of the Iran war on the economy and the possibility of sharp price ...

Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed its monthly CPI was unchanged in February, from the previous month.

Australia’s CPI flat on month in February; up 3.7% on year

[SYDNEY] Australian consumer prices were flat in February as prices for domestic holidays and petrol dipped, while core inflation came in a little slower than forecast, though all this preceded the sp...

About half of people polled who thought the UK economy was worsening had cut spending as a consequence.

UK consumer sentiment falls as Iran war rages: KPMG

A quarter surveyed described their financial situation as “insecure”

Barclays’ survey showed consumer spending grew by 1.1 per cent in February in annual terms after a 0.8 per cent increase in January.

UK consumer spending slows in February as inflation fears dim sentiment, survey shows

Consumers fear the Middle East conflict will push up fuel prices, energy bills and inflation.