Consumer confidence rose in September, according to the latest UK GfK Consumer Confidence Index, suggesting that households are beginning to feel more positive about their financial position. That improvement in confidence is also reflected in a shift away from defensive saving. Earlier in the summer, GfK reported a decline in saving intentions, indicating that households […]
A welcome boost – but how long will it last?
Consumer confidence rose in September, according to the latest UK GfK Consumer Confidence Index, suggesting that households are beginning to feel more positive about their financial position. That improvement in confidence is also reflected in a shift away from defensive saving. Earlier in the summer, GfK reported a decline in saving intentions, indicating that households […]