The Latest Breaking News from GfK

GfK’s long-running consumer confidence index rose by three points this month, although it remains firmly in negative territory at minus 18.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has repeatedly warned of ‘tough choices’ at upcoming spending review, hitting consumer sentiment.

Under-pressure consumers are holding back on spending with the economy already in recession

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as prospect of several interest rate cuts this year boosts shares but weighs on the pound

Broadcasters must make the case for the synergy of linear TV and digital to agencies and brands

The latest data from GfK shows that UK consumer sentiment has reached a two-year high, thanks to a reduction in inflation levels.

People’s confidence in the UK’s economic outlook improved towards the end of 2023, despite continuing to battle a cost-of-living crisis. Although it has strengthened over the year to December, “consumer sentiment” as this confidence is called, is still in negative territory.

Get ready for a boost in German consumer sentiment as we ring in the new year! GfK predicts a rise in economic optimism for 2022. Let the good vibes roll!

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