Keywords: Consumer confidence


53% of Americans Say Their Finances Have Worsened Since Trump Returned to the White House

More than half of registered U.S. voters say their personal financial situation has deteriorated since Donald Trump returned to the White House in January 2025, according to a recent poll by the Financial Times and Focaldata. The findings highlight growing concerns about inflation, living costs and household......

Survey shows 70% of Americans believe the economy is in poor condition

A recent public opinion survey indicates that a large majority of Americans remain concerned about the state of the U.S. economy, with nearly 70% describing economic conditions as poor. The findings highlight continued frustration over rising living costs and financial pressures despite government efforts......

Euro zone household spending weakened sharply after Iran conflict, ECB says

Household consumption across the euro zone fell significantly during the initial weeks of the conflict involving Iran, as deteriorating consumer confidence prompted households to curb spending, according to a new article published in the European Central Bank's (ECB) Economic Bulletin. The findings......

Euro zone inflation expectations ease as consumers anticipate slower price growth

Consumers across the euro zone became more optimistic about the inflation outlook in June, lowering their expectations for future price increases as easing energy costs helped improve sentiment, according to the latest European Central Bank (ECB) survey. The findings suggest households expected inflationary......

Nestlé India rejects allegations of infestation in Maggi noodles

Nestlé India has firmly rejected allegations concerning the presence of infestation in its popular MAGGI noodles products, reaffirming its commitment to food safety and quality standards. The company stated that its manufacturing processes are designed to comply with strict quality-control measures......

Italy consumer confidence recovers in May but business morale slides

Consumer confidence in Italy improved in May after several months of decline, according to data released by the national statistics institute ISTAT. However, business sentiment weakened, reaching its lowest level in eight months, highlighting mixed signals for the eurozone’s third-largest economy. The......

Oil shock and Wall Street euphoria put global economy on recession watch

Global economies may be sleepwalking toward a deep recession even as American stock markets continue to set records, according to a warning from Amrita Sen, founder of Energy Aspects, who described the resilience of equity markets in the face of one of the worst oil supply shocks in history as "misplaced......

UK Co-op warns of weak consumer confidence amid geopolitical instability

Co-op, which operates grocery stores and other businesses across United Kingdom, has warned that ongoing geopolitical instability stemming from the Iran conflict is expected to weaken consumer confidence in 2026. The cooperative, owned by its 6.2 million members and operating more than 2,500 outlets,......

UK's low-income shoppers pose challenge to economic growth

In Southampton, England, Deb Taylor, a 63-year-old cleaner, left a discount fashion store empty-handed, lamenting that even low-cost items are no longer affordable. Antonia Alden, a stay-at-home mother, also expressed frustration during a rare shopping trip, revealing that she no longer visits stores......