consumer confidence
noun
: the good feelings that people have about the economy
There is a recent increase in consumer confidence.
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Volatility in the bond markets increased borrowing costs, and consumer confidence declined, shrinking the pool of buyers.
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Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Laurent Droin, a partner at Felix Capital, also believes there should be a robust number of deals closing this year, after consumer confidence volatility impacted everyone in 2025.
—Footwear News, 6 Jan. 2026
Furthermore, while the labor market remains stable, finding a job has become more difficult, creating a fragile environment for consumer confidence if the affordability crisis is not tamed swiftly.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 31 Dec. 2025
The Conference Board’s monthly consumer confidence index for the state took its largest one-month jump on record for December.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025
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Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Laurent Droin, a partner at Felix Capital, also believes there should be a robust number of deals closing this year, after consumer confidence volatility impacted everyone in 2025.
—Footwear News, 6 Jan. 2026
Furthermore, while the labor market remains stable, finding a job has become more difficult, creating a fragile environment for consumer confidence if the affordability crisis is not tamed swiftly.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 31 Dec. 2025
The Conference Board’s monthly consumer confidence index for the state took its largest one-month jump on record for December.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025
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“Consumer confidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consumer%20confidence. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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