Consumer confidence

Market conditions - sentiment - households.

Consumer confidence is an evaluation of the relative level of optimism of individuals and households in the economy, reflected in their intentions about their future spending, including on major purchases.

Relevant factors affecting the level of optimism include opinions about the general economic situation, and the likelihood of employment or unemployment.

See also

• Business confidence
• Confidence
• Confidence indicator
• Consumer confidence index
• Economic sentiment indicator (ESI)
• Economy
• GfK consumer confidence index
• Office for National Statistics
• Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)