GfK Consumer Confidence Index February 2025

• The GfK Consumer Confidence Index increased by two points to -20 in February, showing a modest improvement in sentiment.

• All five measures were up compared to last month.

General economic situation

• Consumer perceptions of the general economic situation over the past 12 months rose by two points to -44, one point lower than February 2024.

• Expectations for the general economic situation over the next 12 months improved by three points to -31, but remain seven points lower than this time last year.

Personal finances

• The personal finances index for the past 12 months increased by three points to -7, a seven-point improvement on February 2024.

• Expectations for personal finances over the next 12 months rose by four points to +2, two points higher than this time last year.

Major purchases

• The Major Purchase Index increased by three points to -17, an eight-point improvement on last year.

Savings Index (not included in the overall measure)

• The Savings Index remained at +30, one point higher than this time last year.

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