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March consumer confidence remains unchanged

Consumer confidence in March has remained steady despite a more optimistic outlook on personal finances. The GfK Consumer Confidence Index has stayed at -21, with a slight increase in expectations for the general economic situation over the next year and a notable rise in forecasts for personal finances, reported the Retail Bulletin. While...

Retail

UK Consumer Confidence improves in August

The long-observed Consumer Confidence Index by GfK has notched a five-point uptick, ascending to -25 in August. Key data from personal financial situations and general economic situations show growth compared to the prior month's assessment, noting a quiet optimism amongst consumers. Joe Staton, Client Strategy Director at GfK, said: "In the...

Business

French consumer confidence goes back to pre-yellow vest levels

French consumer confidence increased again in February, reaching its highest level (95 points) since November, when the “yellow vests” protests started in the country, causing over 1 billion euros in losses as many retailers were forced to close doors. That’s according to a new report by France’s National Statistics and Economic Studies Office...