consumer confidence

noun

: the good feelings that people have about the economy

There is a recent increase in consumer confidence.

Examples of consumer confidence in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

China’s domestic car market is under pressure from intense competition and price wars, while the slowing economy has undermined consumer confidence. — Chan Ho-Him, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026

The University of Michigan's measure of consumer sentiment and The Conference Board's measure of consumer confidence fell in August, as survey respondents cited high gas prices. — Rachel Barber, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026

The bullish India outlook comes as weakness in Chinese consumer confidence weighs on Hilton’s regional performance. — Warren Masilamony, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026

For example, Hermès chief executive officer Axel Dumas has looked to pork prices as a proxy for consumer confidence, citing pork consumption’s ties to banquets and social gatherings during the company’s most recent earnings call. — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for consumer confidence

• overconfidence