Lower inflation lifts UK consumer sentiment to two-year high – GfK
By Suban Abdulla LONDON (Reuters) – British consumers are their most confident since January 2022 as lower inflation helped them to feel better about their finances, a survey showed on Friday, welcome…
Thai industrial sentiment rises in June, but political uncertainty a concern
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand’s industrial sentiment rose for the first time in three months in June, bolstered by higher domestic demand, but sluggish exports and uncertainty over the formation of a new…
Explainer-Dalian Wanda’s repayment woes weigh on China property sentiment
By Clare Jim HONG KONG (Reuters) – The market is closely watching whether a unit of Dalian Wanda Group will make a repayment deadline for a $400 million dollar bond early next…
German economy may disappoint as sentiment worsens – Bundesbank
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – The German economy may shrink by more this year than expected only a few weeks ago despite a small bounce in the second quarter, the Bundesbank said on Monday.…
US consumer sentiment near two-year high in July
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. consumer sentiment jumped to the highest level in nearly two years in July as inflation subsided and the labor market remained strong, a survey showed on Friday. The…
South Korea consumer sentiment extends gains, inflation expectations flat
SEOUL (Reuters) – Consumer sentiment in South Korea ticked further up in June to the highest in just over a year, while inflation expectations remained unchanged, a central bank survey showed on…
Japan big manufacturers’ sentiment positive for 3rd consecutive month -Reuters tankan poll
By Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO (Reuters) – Business morale at big Japanese manufacturers edged up in June, staying in positive territory for a second straight month and reflecting a post-COVID economic recovery though…
US small business sentiment edges up in May, NFIB says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. small business confidence rebounded in May, but worries about the economy’s outlook and inflation remained, according to a survey released on Tuesday that also showed businesses still eager…
South Korea consumer sentiment hits 1-year high, inflation expectations weaken
SEOUL (Reuters) – Consumer sentiment in South Korea improved in May to the highest level in a year, with their inflation expectations weakening, a central bank survey showed on Tuesday. The Consumer…
US homebuilder sentiment rises to 10-month high in May
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. homebuilder sentiment rose to a 10-month high in May as tight housing supply boosted demand for new construction, according to a survey on Tuesday that also showed tightening…
US consumer sentiment drops to six-month low in May
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. consumer sentiment slumped to a six-month low in May as a standoff to raise the federal government’s borrowing cap fanned worries about the economy’s outlook, a survey showed…
EU sentiment flat as services optimism offsets industry gloom
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Euro zone economic sentiment was broadly unchanged overall in April, as a pick-up among consumers and retail and services sectors offset a more gloomy view among manufacturers, while price…
Irish consumer sentiment improves to 13-month high
DUBLIN (Reuters) – Irish consumer sentiment increased sharply to a 13-month high in April on falling energy costs and a less threatening outlook for European Central Bank interest rates, a survey showed…
US consumer sentiment edges up in April; short-term inflation expectations rise
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. consumer sentiment inched up in April, but households expected inflation to rise over the next 12 months. The University of Michigan’s preliminary April reading on the overall index…
South Korea consumer sentiment improves to nine-month high in March
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s consumer sentiment improved in March to its highest level in nine months, with inflation expectations easing from a month earlier, a central bank survey showed on Wednesday.…
Irish consumer sentiment falls slightly in March -survey
DUBLIN (Reuters) – Irish consumer sentiment in March fell month-on-month for the first time since November, a survey showed on Friday, as continuing cost-of living pressures and increased uncertainty in the global…
U.S. consumer sentiment ebbs in March; inflation expectations fall
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. consumer sentiment fell for the first time four months in March, though households expected inflation to subside over the next 12 months and beyond, a survey showed on…
Thai industrial sentiment near 4-year high in Feb as tourism recovers
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand’s industrial sentiment in February reached its highest level in 47 months, bolstered by a rebound in domestic demand and tourism, but weak exports were a concern, an industries…
Swedish consumer, business sentiment inches higher in February
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Sentiment among households and businesses inched higher in Sweden in February, with house-builders and retailers bucking the trend, data from the NIER think tank showed on Friday. Consumer confidence…
U.S. small business sentiment improves in January – NFIB
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. small-business confidence improved in January as worries about inflation eased, but labor shortages remained a major concern for many owners, according to a survey on Tuesday. The National…
German consumer sentiment consolidates upward trajectory -GfK
BERLIN (Reuters) – German consumer sentiment is set to improve for a fourth consecutive month in February as energy prices fall, a GfK institute survey showed on Tuesday. The institute said its…
European junk debt sales spring back to life as sentiment improves
By Chiara Elisei LONDON (Reuters) – Junk-rated companies in Europe have raised $1.4 billion from bond sales this month as investors return to riskier debt after rising interest rates and Russia’s war…
U.S. small-business sentiment skids to half-year low
(Reuters) – U.S. small-business confidence slid to a six-month low in December, according to a survey on Tuesday, which also showed that inflation and worker shortages remained major issues for firm owners.…
Euro zone economy sentiment rises in Dec, first time since start of Ukraine war
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Euro zone economic sentiment improved in December for the first time since the start of the war in Ukraine, European Commission data showed on Friday, with more optimism across…
Most major Gulf markets drop as China COVID surge sours sentiment
(Reuters) – Most major stock markets in the Gulf fell in early trade on Thursday as soaring COVID cases in China unsettled investors and cast doubt over chances of a swift recovery…
German consumer sentiment maintains upward trajectory -GfK
BERLIN (Reuters) – German consumer sentiment is set to extend its recovery heading into the new year as government relief measures meant to take the bite out of soaring energy prices seem…
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