One of the important measures used by the financial world to gauge the likely course of the economy. In both the US and UK, surveys have indicated that consumer confidence is plummeting, raising fears of a worldwide recession as demand dries up and production falls.
A measure of overall economic health that focuses on consumers' sentiment, savings plans, and spending plans.
Consumption is a major influence on the economy. The willingness of consumers to spend is closely watched as a main indicator for future economic performance. It is measured by an index.
How likely consumers are to spend, usually measured by a poll.
A measure of the opinion of consumers and households about economic conditions in New Zealand. The level of consumer confidence is established by subtracting the percentage expecting deterioration in general economic conditions from the percentage expecting improvement.
The Conference Board compiles a survey of consumer attitudes concerning the present situation and expectations regarding economic conditions. Five thousand consumers across the country are surveyed each month. While the level of consumer confidence is associated with consumer spending, the two don't move in tandem each and every month. (Published: The Conference Board)
A measure of consumer attitudes and buying plans indicated by an index of consumer sentiment. One such index is constructed by the University of Michigan Survey Research Center based on surveys of consumers' views of the state of the economy and their personal finances, both current and prospective.
A monthly survey of 5,000 households designed to measure Americans' optimism about their current situation and the future. Frequency: monthly. Source: Conference Board.
