All GFK consumer confidence data articles
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NewsConsumer confidence improves as shoppers await Black Friday
Consumer confidence has inched up as shoppers look forward to Black Friday, according to the latest figures.
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NewsConsumer optimism about the economy ‘sliding sharply’
The latest numbers from GfK’s Consumer Confidence Index showed a two-point drop in September, while optimism about the economy has cratered since the Labour government came to power.
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NewsConsumer confidence increases but rising inflation looms
Consumer confidence has risen slightly in August, but this may not last long as there are “clouds on the horizon in the form of inflation”.
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NewsConfidence falls as consumers sense ‘stormy conditions ahead’
The British public is cautious about what’s to come when looking at the economy and their personal finances, according to the latest GfK consumer confidence index.
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NewsSlight boost in consumer confidence due to brighter outlook on economy
Consumer confidence in the UK has edged up in June as sentiment on the economic outlook has improved.
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NewsConsumer confidence improves but economic concerns have ‘not disappeared’
Consumer confidence nudged up in May across all key indicators despite economic concerns, including inflation and Trump’s tariffs, having “not disappeared”.
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NewsConsumer confidence falls as cost increases and Trump’s tariffs cause concern
Consumer confidence fell four points in April as cost increases across household bills, taxes, and retail goods along with Trump’s tariffs are causing concern.
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NewsConsumer confidence improves but mood remains ‘fragile’
Consumer confidence increased in March due to the public seeming more positive about the economy – but there are warnings that confidence is still “fragile”.
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DataForget Blue Monday, growth in UK retail sales was another positive surprise from January
The release of the ONS’ retail sales on Friday was the latest in a surprisingly positive flurry of economic indicators in what is supposed to be the saddest month of the year
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NewsConsumer confidence has risen despite cost-of-living crisis being ‘far from over’
Consumer confidence has risen two points in February, as the public is more optimistic about their personal finances in the year ahead despite the ongoing cost-of-living crisis being “far from over”.
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AnalysisWages are rising but will that filter through to an uptick in consumer spending?
Retailers do not have many reasons to be cheerful right now, but a lift in consumer spending would be a very welcome balm for some of their troubles.
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NewsConsumer confidence has fallen on all measures as January blues set in
The British public is less confident about the economy and their personal finances, according to the latest GfK consumer confidence index.
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NewsConsumer confidence has inched up ahead of Christmas
Consumer confidence has increased by one point in December, but the public are still cautious about the economic outlook and spending big money.
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NewsConsumer confidence rises as public has ‘moved past’ Budget impacts
Consumer confidence has risen three points in November, as the public moves on from the “potentially worrying impact” of the Budget and Trump’s election in the US.
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NewsUK consumers 'are in a despondent mood' ahead of the Budget
Consumer confidence in the UK slipped one point in October as consumers hold their breath ahead of the government’s upcoming Budget.
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NewsUK consumer confidence has taken a drastic fall in September
UK consumer confidence took a drastic fall in September, reflecting consumer nervousness about the withdrawal of winter fuel payments and clear warnings about further difficult decisions to come.
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NewsUK economy expectations have fallen for the first time since February
Consumer confidence remained flat in August but expectations for the UK economy slipped for the first time since February, according to the latest GfK Consumer Confidence Barometer.
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DataConsumer confidence in the UK has seen a ‘subdued’ improvement, the latest data reveals
UK consumer confidence inched up one point in July showing a “subdued” improvement after a three-point rise in June, according to the latest GfK consumer confidence figures
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DataConsumer confidence is inching up, but are they ready to spend big?
The latest GfK consumer confidence figures are out and show that shoppers are beginning to feel more optimistic about their economic situations
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NewsUK consumer confidence inches up in continued upward trajectory
Consumer confidence inched up by two points in May in a similar rise as April driven by “the latest drop in headline inflation and the prospect of interest rate cuts in due course”.

















