UMich Consumer Confidence Revised Lower âšī¸
US consumer sentiment dropped to 58.2 in August 2025, reflecting growing inflation concerns and worsening buying conditions for durable goods, with year-ahead inflation expectations rising to 4.8%.
Declining consumer sentiment signals potential economic slowdown, with rising inflation expectations creating market uncertainty. The deterioration in business conditions and labor market outlook suggests near-term economic challenges that could impact broad market performance.
Japan Consumer Morale Highest in 7 Months âšī¸
Japan's consumer confidence index rose to 34.9 in August 2025, reaching its highest level since January, with improvements across all major components including livelihood, income expectations, and employment outlook.
Rising consumer confidence signals potential economic recovery and increased consumer spending, which could positively impact global market sentiment, particularly for emerging markets and indices with Japanese exposure.
Euro Area Consumer Morale Confirmed at 4-Month Low âšī¸
Euro Area consumer confidence declined to -15.5 in August 2025, marking a four-month low, with consumers becoming more pessimistic about their financial situation despite stable intentions for major purchases.
Declining consumer confidence signals potential economic slowdown in European markets, which could negatively impact investment sentiment and consumer spending. The moderate decline suggests a cautious but not catastrophic economic outlook.
Portugal Consumer Sentiment Worsens in Aug âšī¸
Portugal's consumer confidence indicator declined in August 2025, with consumers showing increased pessimism about current and future economic conditions, including expectations for major purchases and household financial situations.
Declining consumer confidence signals potential economic slowdown, which could negatively impact European market investments and broader market sentiment, particularly in regional financial assets.
Italian Consumer Morale Below Forecasts âšī¸
Italian consumer confidence index dropped to 96.2 in August 2025, showing a decline across multiple sentiment indicators and economic assessments.
Declining consumer confidence signals potential economic slowdown, which could negatively impact European market investments and broader market sentiment, particularly in European indices and related stocks.
Slovakia Consumer Confidence at Over 2-Year Low âšī¸
Slovakia's consumer confidence indicator dropped to -24.4 in August 2025, reflecting pessimistic household financial outlook and increased unemployment concerns.
Declining consumer confidence signals potential economic slowdown, which could negatively impact European market investments and broader market sentiment, particularly in Central European economies.
Finnish Consumer Morale Weakens in August âšī¸
Finnish consumer confidence declined in August 2025, with worsening economic outlook, low spending intentions, and pessimistic unemployment expectations.
Declining consumer confidence signals potential economic slowdown, which could negatively impact European market investments and broader market sentiment, particularly in Nordic and European regions.
Taiwan Consumer Mood Weakest in 28-Months âšī¸
Taiwan's consumer confidence index dropped to 63.31 in August 2025, reaching its lowest point since April 2023, with five out of six key indicators showing deterioration across various economic and personal financial metrics.
Declining consumer confidence signals potential economic slowdown, with weakening expectations in durable goods, household finances, economic outlook, and employment, which could negatively impact market sentiment and investment strategies.
France Consumer Confidence Hits 2-Year Low âšī¸
French consumer confidence dropped to 87 in August 2025, reaching its lowest point since October 2023, with households becoming more pessimistic about financial situations and future economic conditions.
Declining consumer confidence signals potential economic slowdown, which could negatively impact European market investments, particularly French equities. Deteriorating perceptions of financial situations and increased unemployment expectations suggest underlying economic challenges.
Irish Consumer Confidence Improves in August âšī¸
Ireland's Consumer Sentiment Index rose to 61.1 in August 2025, showing modest improvement due to a US-EU trade deal, but with concerns about potential economic growth limitations and household financial pressures.
Mixed economic signals suggest potential moderate market volatility, with trade deal providing some stability but growth projections and consumer sentiment indicating underlying economic challenges.
S Korea Consumer Morale Hits Highest Level Since 2017 âšī¸
South Korea's Consumer Sentiment Index rose to 111.4 in August 2025, reaching its highest level since December 2017, driven by strong exports, government trade measures, and easing inflation.
Improved consumer sentiment signals potential economic recovery and stability, with positive indicators in exports, trade policy, and inflation expectations. The moderate rise suggests cautious optimism without dramatic market disruption.
Sweden Consumer Confidence Improves in August âšī¸
Sweden's consumer confidence indicator improved slightly in August 2025, with less pessimistic economic outlook and improved assessments of current financial situations, though expectations for personal finances and major purchases remained cautious.
Marginal improvements in consumer sentiment suggest a stabilizing economic environment with mixed signals. Subtle positive indicators are offset by cautious household expectations, indicating potential economic resilience without significant momentum.