Data: Confidence edges down as consumers choose saving over spending

People wearing face masks walking down a street with market in the background

Consumer confidence remained at pre-pandemic levels despite threats of rising inflation and housing prices.

Sentiment fell by one point from -7 in July to reach -8 in August. The current level of consumer confidence remained at pre-pandemic levels, according to GfK’s consumer confidence index.

 

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