GfK’s consumer confidence index rose to -13 in September, up one point from
August and the strongest reading since August 2024. Households reported greater
optimism on personal finances and the economic outlook reached its highest level
since August 2024; views on personal finances hit an eight-month high. GfK
director Neil Bellamy warned worsening inflation expectations could begin to
pressure households, noting the index remains in negative territory and rising
inflation, energy and fuel prices pose a risk to sentiment.
