consumer confidence

noun

: the good feelings that people have about the economy

There is a recent increase in consumer confidence.

Examples of consumer confidence in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web That effort, which many expect to succeed in boosting inflation, seems to have already lifted stock markets, consumption, hiring, and consumer confidence. —

Noah Smith, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2013 They’re also required to publish an annual consumer confidence report with information about contaminant levels and water sources. —

Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2024 Americans’ consumer confidence has only just started to slow after years of contending with sticky inflation. —

Jessica Dickler,ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 21 July 2024 South Korea gets two indicators pointing to domestic demand with retail sales and consumer confidence. —

Craig Stirling, Fortune, 23 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for consumer confidence

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