15 July 2025, 20:01
By Furniture News Oct 25, 2024

Major purchase intent grows in October despite Budget concerns

GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index fell one point to -21 in October (up nine points YoY). Three measures declined and two rose compared to September’s announcement – the major purchase index was up two points to -21, up 13 points YoY.

Neil Bellamy, consumer insights director, GfK, says: “Consumer confidence fell one point this month to -21, taking the score back down to the level last seen in March this year. Also falling one point are both personal financial situation over the last 12 months and general economic situation over the next 12 months. The largest drop though was in our view of the general economic situation over the last 12 months, down five points to -42.

"On the plus side, the major purchase index rose two points and future personal financial expectations by one point.

"As the Budget statement looms, consumers are in a despondent mood despite a fall in the headline rate of inflation. This month’s Consumer Confidence Barometer paints a picture of people holding their breath to see what’s in store for them on 30th October.”


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