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Market research firm GfK said its monthly barometer of UK consumer sentiment showed a reading of 2 in December

UK consumer confidence positive for all of 2015

UK consumer confidence rose in December, capping the best year for British morale since records began more than 40 years ago, according to figures.

Business • 22 Dec 15

Good news on the French economy as consumer confidence rebounds in September

French consumer confidence rebounds in October

French consumer confidence jumped to its highest level since October 2007 in September, above all analysts' expectations.

Business • 25 Sep 15

German consumers' fears about the Greek debt crisis have made them less inclined to spend money

German consumer confidence dampened by Greek fears

Consumer confidence in Germany is being dampened slightly by the enduring wrangle over Greece's debt crisis, a poll has found.

Business • 21 Aug 15

US Conference Board's consumer confidence index fell to 95.2 in April from 101.4 in March

US consumer confidence dives in April

US consumers grew decidedly less confident about the economy in April, seeing little to suggest growth will pick up in the coming months, the Conference Board said today.

Business • 28 Apr 15

US consumers are increasingly confident about the country's labour market

US consumer confidence rebounded in March

US consumer confidence rebounded strongly in March amid optimism over the labour market while house prices increased in January, hopeful signs that a recent sharp slowdown in economic activity was probably a blip.

Business • 31 Mar 15

GfK said it expected private consumption in Germany to rise by 1.5% in the whole of 2015

German consumer confidence hits 13 year high

Consumer confidence in Germany is at its highest since late 2001, as rising optimism about the economy and income expectations persuade German shoppers to open their wallets.

Business • 26 Feb 15

The US consumer confidence index rose to 94.5 last month from 89 in September.

US consumer confidence rebounds

US consumer confidence rebounded in October after September's slump, a good sign for the upcoming shopping season.

Business • 28 Oct 14

Irish consumers' mood looking brighter, monitor shows

Consumer market in 'recovery mode'

Consumer spending represents over 60% of the economy here and there are signs of recovery after seven years of decline in a row, a new study shows.

Business • 11 Aug 14

US consumers do not foresee any dramatic slowdown in the economy

US consumer confidence falls but remains strong

US consumer confidence dipped in April but remained near a six-year high, while home prices rose in February, suggesting the economy continued to regain momentum after a winter lull.

Business • 29 Apr 14

Germans feeling more upbeat about their income expectations

German consumer confidence rises again - survey

Consumer confidence in Germany is still on the rise as households feel optimistic about their income expectations.

Business • 26 Feb 14

Positive employment news and strong retail sales data have boosted consumer confidence figures

Consumer confidence at 'exceptionally high level'

Consumer confidence has been at an "exceptionally high level" in recent months, according to a new consumer market survey.

Business • 11 Feb 14

GfK research institute's forward-looking consumer climate index rose to 7 points for August from 6.8 in July

German consumer confidence heads higher

A survey has found that German consumer confidence is continuing to rise on the back of a strong labour market and the prospect of more robust economic growth.

Business • 30 Jul 13

IBEC seeing signs that the economy is picking up

IBEC warns that Budget must not hit confidence

IBEC has repeated its call on the Government to drop any plans to increase taxes in the Budget.

Business • 29 Jul 13

French consumer confidence at lowest level since records began in 1972

French consumer confidence at all-time low

Morale among French consumers is at an all-time low and they are more pessimistic than ever about their future living standards, data showed today.

Business • 27 Jun 13

GfK research institute's forward-looking consumer climate index rose to 6.8 points for July from 6.5 in June.

Growth of 0.6% predicted for German economy

Germany's economy will grow by 0.6% this year before regaining momentum and growing by 1.9% next year, the Ifo institute said today.

Business • 26 Jun 13

Consumer spending accounts for about 70% of US economic activity

Confidence in US economy rises to five year high

Americans' confidence in the US economy has risen to its highest level in more than five years, bolstered by a more optimistic outlook for hiring.

Business • 25 Jun 13

German economy grew by 0.1% in first three months of the year, data confirms

German business confidence sees unexpected rise

German business confidence rebounded this month in an unexpectedly strong showing that sends a hopeful signal for more robust growth in Europe's biggest economy.

Business • 24 May 13

Consumer confidence in Germany for March moves up

German consumer confidence edges higher

A survey has found that consumer confidence in Germany, Europe's biggest economy, is edging higher as shoppers feel more optimistic about the country's future.

Business • 27 Feb 13

US orders for core capital goods up in October

US companies in October increased their orders of machinery and equipment that signal investment plans by the largest amount in five months, a hopeful sign for future economic growth.

Business • 27 Nov 12

Dutch consumer sentiment at record lows

As negative news about the Dutch economy pours in, its Central Bureau for Statistics said consumers have never been so gloomy about their prospects since it began measuring consumer confidence in 1986.

Business • 20 Nov 12

Oil prices turn lower on Europe

Oil prices reverse course after a four-session climb and are falling as concerns resurface about Europe's economy.

Business • 20 Aug 12

Euro zone consumer confidence falls again in June

Official figures show that euro zone consumer and business confidence fell in June, to the lowest level since October 2009.

Business • 28 Jun 12

Euro zone economic confidence falls sharply

Business and consumer confidence in the euro zone's economy fell sharply in April, reversing gains at the start of the year.

Business • 26 Apr 12

US consumer confidence dips for second month

US consumer confidence fell for a second month in a row in April, as Americans said their economic lot had improved.

Business • 24 Apr 12

Euro zone economic confidence falls in March

Confidence in the euro zone economy dropped slightly in March, hitting the brakes after two positive months in a row.

Business • 29 Mar 12

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