Consumers growing more positive about personal finance but worried over UK economy October 30, 2015 People are feeling more positive about their personal finances, but more worried about the general UK economy, new research today reveals. The latest UK Consumer Confidence Barometer, conducted by market research giant GfK, surveyed 2,000 individuals on how the financial situation of their household had changed over the past 12 months. The index increased by [...]
UK consumers’ confidence hit by school return September 30, 2015 Consumer confidence in Britain has taken a knock in the past month due to back-to-school blues, according to German-based market research company GfK. The index, released today, measuring changes in personal finances during the past 12 months has decreased by two points this month to one, but still nine points higher than September 2014. The [...]
What economic crisis? UK consumer confidence jumps to 15-year high August 28, 2015 Consumer confidence has jumped back to a 15-year high in the UK, according to a widely-regarded survey published this morning. The positive numbers come on the back of upbeat data from the other side of the pond. American GDP grew at an annual pace of 3.7 per cent in the second quarter, official figures said [...]
UK firms and consumers upbeat on the economy July 31, 2015 The UK’S economic growth prospects got a boost today as more British businesses said they are seeing output grow, while consumers are more confident on their finances. More firms registered output growth in three months to July, according to a survey of firms published by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). The percentage of firms that [...]
Consumer confidence reaches its highest level since the 1990s June 29, 2015 CONFIDENCE among UK shoppers has climbed to a 16-year high, a new survey shows. The consumer confidence index, published today by market researchers GFK on behalf of the European Commission, climbed to a score of seven in June from one in May. It was as low as minus 38 during the worst months of the [...]
Mortgage data expected to hint at improvement – London Report June 28, 2015 MORTGAGE approvals data from the Bank of England, out today, is expected to show an improvement in housing market activity during May. The bank is expected to reveal that mortgage approvals for house purchases rose modestly further to be at a 15-month high of 68,500 during the month. GDP growth is likely to be revised [...]
British consumers are upbeat after General Election outcome May 28, 2015 UK shoppers were slightly less confident this month, but confidence levels remain relatively high, according to survey figures published today. The consumer confidence index put together by market researchers GFK edged down to a score of one for May, from April’s four. However, it is up on the same month last year when it scored [...]
Confidence reaches 13-year high in Germany but dips in France May 27, 2015 CONFIDENCE among German shoppers has edged up to its highest level since 2001, but has stalled in France, according to figures published yesterday. The German consumer confidence index, produced by market research firm GfK, climbed marginally to a score of 10.2 for June from 10.1 in May. “Very strong domestic demand in Germany and the [...]
Slip in consumer confidence despite retail sales growth – London Report May 25, 2015 DATA on GDP growth, consumer confidence and house prices are due out this week, and today sees the release of the CBI Distributive Trades Survey. The CBI’s research is expected to show robust retail sales growth in May. GDP growth in the first quarter is likely to be revised up to 0.4 per cent quarter-on-quarter [...]
Consumer optimism gives mixed signals ahead of General Election as confidence index plateaus April 29, 2015 Consumer confidence is high going into the General Election, new figures show today, but has failed to improve on last month. The consumer confidence index produced by market researchers GfK remained at a score of four in April. Despite confidence failing to improve on March, it is at its highest level for over a [...]