UK consumer confidence declines in October

Economy

Christian Baha / MY

24 October

1 min read

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Consumer confidence in the United Kingdom decreased in October, revealed the latest GfK survey published on Friday.

The consumer confidence index fell by 1 point compared to the month prior, from negative 20 to negative 21. It decreased at a much slower pace compared to a 7-point slump in September.

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