Consumer confidence climbs but remains at record low

GfK’s consumer confidence index increased by just 2 points to minus 42 in December compared with November. This represents a record eighth month in a row that the measure of financial optimism gave a reading of -40 or worse on an index where a minus score represents negative confidence. Britons’ confidence in their personal finances…

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Consumer confidence hits new record low

Consumer confidence has fallen to a record low, according to research from data provider GfK. The consumer confidence index for August decreased by three points to minus 44, the lowest level since records began. All five measures – which include confidence in personal finances, general economic outlook, and savings – were down in comparison to…

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