consumer confidence
noun
: the good feelings that people have about the economy
There is a recent increase in consumer confidence.
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Russia is experiencing growth stagnation – even recession by some economists’ estimates – as well as rampant business closures and declining consumer confidence, Snegovaya said.
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Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Declining consumer confidence Snaith sees consumer confidence waning.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2026
The increase comes as higher mortgage rates, elevated gas prices and weaker consumer confidence take their toll on housing demand.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 3 June 2026
And so, there’s another measure, consumer confidence, which the conference board puts out, which is about an all-time high.
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
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Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Declining consumer confidence Snaith sees consumer confidence waning.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2026
The increase comes as higher mortgage rates, elevated gas prices and weaker consumer confidence take their toll on housing demand.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 3 June 2026
And so, there’s another measure, consumer confidence, which the conference board puts out, which is about an all-time high.
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
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“Consumer confidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consumer%20confidence. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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