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

Japan consumer confidence index Source: Cabinet Office of Japan By The New York Times Growing public dissatisfaction with inflation is putting pressure on Japanese officials to find a way to reverse the yen’s slide. —River Akira Davis, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2025

Though China’s consumption expenditure per capita grew more than 5% last year, to about 28,200 yuan ($3,900), consumer confidence is at all-time lows, affecting retail sales in sectors such as clothing and cosmetics. —Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 5 Feb. 2025

The Conference Board reported that its consumer confidence index retreated this month to 104.1, from 109.5 in December. —Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 28 Jan. 2025

This comes in tandem with the impact of economic headwinds on consumer confidence. —Martino Carrera, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025

Rhymes for consumer confidence

• overconfidence