18 h. ago Consumer confidence in economy falls to lowest point this year

The number of people feeling that the economy is worsening has increased to 62%, up from 43% at the start of the year, KPMG found.

Politics

57 h. ago Autumn Budget uncertainty weighing on consumer confidence, Taylor Wimpey says

The Buckinghamshire-based housebuilder nonetheless said it was ready to lean in to the ‘pressing need’ for new homes in the UK.

Politics

3 d. ago US consumer confidence declines again as Americans fret over prices, job market

U.S. consumer confidence declines again in September as Americans’ pessimism over a inflation and weakening job market grew again

Economics

2 w. ago Consumer confidence records ‘sharp slide’ in expectations for general economy

GfK's long-running Consumer Confidence Index dropped two points to minus 19 this month, with all measures down in comparison to last month.

Politics

2 w. ago FTSE 100 Live 19 September: Tax hikes loom after latest borrowing setback, pound falls

The highest August public sector borrowing figure since the pandemic today dealt a fresh blow to Rachel Reeves.

Politics

2 w. ago Clouds gather for retailers as Reeves warned not to hike taxes on sector in Budget

British retailers closed out a strong summer with bumper sales growth in August, but head into the final quarter of the year facing waning consumer confidence.

Events

2 w. ago FTSE 100 Live 19 September: Borrowing figures blow for Reeves, retail sales higher

The highest August public sector borrowing figure since the pandemic today dealt a fresh blow to Rachel Reeves.

Politics

2 w. ago US tariffs disrupting Chinese exports as retailers delay orders, says Inspecs

The Bath-based global eyewear business said it had ‘experienced first-hand’ the effects of trade disruption and weaker consumer confidence.

Politics

3 w. ago UK economic sentiment turned partisan after Starmer’s win, data suggests

Sharp age divide in consumer confidence occurred after Labour won 2024 general election

Economics