U.K. Consumer Confidence Weakens as Euro Area Hampers Economy

U.K. consumer confidence weakened this month as Britons’ outlook for the economy deteriorated, according to GfK NOP Ltd. The research group’s household-sentiment index fell to minus 2 from minus 1 in September.

Canadian Consumer Confidence Reaches Almost 4-Year High

Canadian consumer confidence was the highest in almost four years last week as sentiment about the job market improved and the real-estate outlook remained strong.

Canada Consumer Confidence Rises on Resilient Housing

Canada’s economic mood rebounded last week as consumers head into the holiday season buoyed by rising house prices, according to the Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index.

Consumer confidence in economy leaps after growth improves

Research from YouGov found that 32pc of people surveyed in July believed they will be satisfied with the economy in a year’s time. This is against 21pc in June.