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GFK Consumer Confidence December 2024

Headlines

  • The GfK Consumer Confidence Index rose by one point to -17 in December, maintaining a steady consumer sentiment pattern in line with the 2024 average of -18.
  • Two measures improved, while three remained unchanged compared to November. 

General economic situation 

  • Consumer perceptions of the general economic situation over the last 12 months remained unchanged at -39, five points higher than December 2023. 
  • Expectations for the general economic situation over the next 12 months were also unchanged at -26, one point worse than December 2023. 

Personal finances

  • The personal finances index over the past 12 months increased by two points to -7, seven points better than December 2023. 
  • Expectations for personal finances over the next 12 months improved by two points to +1, a three-point improvement compared to December 2023. 

Major purchases 

  • The Major Purchase Index remained static at -16, a seven-point improvement compared to December 2023. 

Savings Index (not included in the overall measure) 

  • The Savings Index fell by three points to +21, six points lower than December 2023.

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