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

However, the specter of U.S. trade tariffs and subsequent macroeconomic uncertainty have threatened to once again hit consumer confidence and discretionary spending globally. —Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 16 May 2025

While Trump’s tariff plans shook consumer confidence and raised concerns of higher prices, the whipsaw nature of his announcements and lags created by shipping times have yet to make a noticeable impact on inflation. —Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 13 May 2025

Excluding the tariff effects, the underlying economy turned in a solid showing in the first quarter despite tumbling consumer confidence and rising business uncertainty over the import fees. —Paul Davidson, USA Today, 1 May 2025

The steep plunge in consumer confidence readings this year was accompanied by a slowing in consumer spending to a 1.8% annual rate from 4% in the fourth quarter of last year. —Nick Sargen, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025

Rhymes for consumer confidence

• overconfidence