consumer confidence
noun
: the good feelings that people have about the economy
There is a recent increase in consumer confidence.
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And while unemployment is low and the stock market is high, consumer confidence is down in the dumps, and the latest Fox News poll finds Democrats have the edge over Republicans on economic issues for the first time since 2010.
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Philip Elliott, Time, 27 Apr. 2026
French consumer confidence in April dipped to its lowest level in almost three years, according to data published by France’s national statistics bureau, INSEE.
—Elsa Ohlen,hugh Leask,chloe Taylor, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
The challenges are still there, with Schulten acknowledging that Douyin and online are the only growing channels and consumer confidence is still low.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2026
In contrast, Yun said lower consumer confidence and softer job growth have sidelined buyers.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
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Philip Elliott, Time, 27 Apr. 2026
French consumer confidence in April dipped to its lowest level in almost three years, according to data published by France’s national statistics bureau, INSEE.
—Elsa Ohlen,hugh Leask,chloe Taylor, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
The challenges are still there, with Schulten acknowledging that Douyin and online are the only growing channels and consumer confidence is still low.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2026
In contrast, Yun said lower consumer confidence and softer job growth have sidelined buyers.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
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“Consumer confidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consumer%20confidence. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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