UK consumer confidence sees sharpest drop since 2022 on job fears, inflation pressures

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UK consumer confidence fell sharply in Q2, marking its first meaningful drop since late 2022.

  • Deloitte’s index fell 2.6 points to 10.4%, the lowest reading since early 2024, driven by job security fears.

  • Persistent inflation, high living costs, and concerns over income growth weighed heavily on sentiment.

  • Despite gloom among consumers, Deloitte noted resilience in business confidence amid global uncertainty.

This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com.