UK retail sales fell in March as businesses blame poor weather for discouraging people from heading to the shops. According to the latest data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), retail sales volumes dropped by 0.9 percent last month, with clothes shops, department stores, and garden centres all reporting declines. The decline—which came…
‘Large Drops’ in American Consumer Confidence as Recession Signal Strengthens
Confidence about the state of the American economy has fallen among U.S. consumers, while expectations about the future remain at a level indicating an upcoming recession, according to a survey by The Conference Board, a nonprofit research group. The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index fell for the second consecutive month in February, to 102.9, down…
Producer Prices Rose in January, Signaling Continued Inflation
U.S. Wholesale prices rose 0.7 percent over the same month last year, seasonally adjusted, the largest increase since March 2022. Experts see the increase as an indication that the inflation hampering the U.S. economy for more than 18 months will continue into 2023. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the Producer Price Index (PPI)…
Consumer Confidence in US Housing Market Plunges to Record Low, Says Fannie Mae
November 7, 2022
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Consumer confidence in the American housing market plunged to record low last month, according to a new survey. Growing mortgage rates, higher home prices, and economic instability have led to increased pessimism in the housing market nationwide. Only 16 percent of consumers surveyed said that they would consider buying a home in October, according to…
Consumer Confidence Resumes Downward Slide as US Inflation Fears Mount
U.S. consumer confidence started to decline again in October, after witnessing two continuous months of strong growth. High inflation rates, caused by years of low borrowing rates and persistent supply shortages, are beginning to take a toll on American consumers, as the economy is in the midst of a recession. The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence…
UK Not Currently in Recession but Economy Continues to Slow: Official Data
The UK is not currently in recession despite earlier predictions to the contrary, but the economy has continued to slow, according to newly released official data. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said on Sept. 30 that the UK’s GDP grew by 0.2 percent over the three months to June, after revising a previously estimated…
Nearly Half of UK Households Struggling to Afford Energy Bills
Nearly half of UK adults are finding it hard to pay their energy bills, new figures suggest. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), 48 percent of British adults surveyed between Aug. 31 and Sept. 11 said they were finding it “very or somewhat difficult” to afford their energy costs. It represents an increase…
Australian Consumers Regain Confidence as Jobs Picture Stays Strong
Australian consumer confidence has bounced back strongly from record lows in previous weeks as more Australians hold a positive view of the jobs market and the economy’s strength. The ANZ-Roy Morgan survey indicated that the consumer confidence index jumped 4.9 percent in the week commencing Aug. 8, the most significant rise in 16 months. At…
Australian Household Spending Continues Strong Momentum in June Despite Low Consumer Confidence
Australian household spending continued to grow strongly as the price index jumped by 3.3 percent in June, up 10.2 percent compared to the same period last year. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), June’s figures marked the 16th consecutive month of increase in total household spending. “Spending categories most impacted from COVID-19 responses…
American Consumer Confidence Slips Further in July, for Third Consecutive Month
July 27, 2022
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American consumer confidence for July, hit its lowest level since February 2021, as deep concerns over higher inflation and rising interest rates, suggest poor economic growth in the early part of the third quarter. The Conference Board released its July 26 Consumer Confidence Index, which reflects current business conditions and potential developments for the months ahead….
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