consumer confidence
noun
: the good feelings that people have about the economy
There is a recent increase in consumer confidence.
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Analysts note that such pessimism can impact consumer confidence, policy decisions, and political outcomes in the lead-up to the 2026 midterm elections.
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Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
But as developers ran into financial difficulties, construction was delayed, shaking consumer confidence.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Private data during the federal shutdown shows weakening consumer confidence, particularly among those earning under $35,000.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
Concerns center around rising prices from tariffs and general inflation, declining consumer confidence, economic uncertainties and potential stockouts.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
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Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
But as developers ran into financial difficulties, construction was delayed, shaking consumer confidence.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Private data during the federal shutdown shows weakening consumer confidence, particularly among those earning under $35,000.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
Concerns center around rising prices from tariffs and general inflation, declining consumer confidence, economic uncertainties and potential stockouts.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for consumer confidence
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“Consumer confidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consumer%20confidence. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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