#consumer-confidence

#consumer-confidence

Almost £1 billion was wiped off the stock market value of Britain's biggest retailers on Tuesday after Deutsche Bank warned that consumer confidence is sliding sharply ahead of the autumn budget. The bank's so-called fear index points to rising anxiety across all income groups, with shoppers concerned about job losses, frozen tax thresholds, and the prospect of further fiscal tightening from Chancellor Rachel Reeves.

In July, California's consumer confidence rose 2% from June, marking only the second monthly improvement since Trump's election. The index still remains 25% off from its October high.

Expectations that the ECB would hold its interest rates unchanged could also support yields and the euro. In this regard, ECB officials signaled a more cautious stance.

"If they're so reliant on fans to buy from them and support them, what happens when that starts to go away?"

China's GDP grew 5.2% in April to June, ahead of analysts' expectations of 5.1%, showcasing resilience amid ongoing trade tensions with the U.S.

California consumers' optimism towards Donald Trump's presidency has sharply declined, with confidence indexes showing a 25% drop in contrast to a 19% rise after his first election.

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Despite a 6% rise in sales from 1 May to 9 June, Zara may face subdued growth due to reduced consumer spending and a slowing economy.

"That's when it just exploded." - Dr. Norman Rowe reflects on the growth of cosmetic procedures post-pandemic, emphasizing an unexpected surge in demand.

Market sentiment is refreshingly bullish, with all three major stock averages widening their lead as the morning unfolds.

Retailers in the UK are expecting price hikes and job cuts as confidence in the sector has plummeted, worsened by increased national insurance contributions and inflation.

Even with consumer confidence somewhat down and some issues in terms of the economy, people still believe that a Disney theme park experience is really special.

Germany's center-left Social Democratic Party (SPD) membership of 358,000 must vote by 11:59 p.m. on a pivotal 144-page coalition agreement with the conservative CDU.

Brokerage stocks have sagged since the beginning of Trump's second term, with only three out of nine companies analyzed showing gains attributable to earnings and acquisitions.

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