Consumer Confidence Index

Global Consumer Confidence Index in December is at the lowest since May 2017.

While consumer sentiment is down in many economies, Americans show increased optimism, especially when it comes to jobs.

Half of the 24 economies surveyed show a significant three-month decline in their Consumer Confidence Index.

Optimism lessens significantly in half of the economies surveyed, including the U.S., mainland China, Germany and India.

Significant drops are seen in India, Spain, Germany, the U.S., Sweden, Italy and Mexico; meanwhile, optimism gains in Argentina, Saudi Arabia, France, Turkey and China.

Strongest gains in optimism observed in Argentina, Turkey, China, and France; Japan, Spain, India, and Sweden see significant drops.

Strongest Gains in Optimism Observed in Turkey, China, Argentina, Hungary, and Poland; Japan Is the Sole Market Showing a Significant Drop.

June 2019 sees the Ipsos Global Consumer Confidence Index at 49.6, up 0.3 against last month, at the same level it was three months ago, but down 0.8 of a point over the past year. Uptick in optimism in India, the U.S. and several European markets. Japan, Saudi Arabia and Australia show signs of slowdown. Latin America and South Africa still in a slump.

At 49.3, the Ipsos Global Consumer Confidence Index in May 2019 is up 0.3 point against last month, but still down 0.5 point over the past three months, and down 1.4 points over the past 12 months.