24 July 2009
2009- n° 201The consumer confidence indicator slightly decreased Monthly consumer confidence survey - July 2009
In July 2009, the summary consumer confidence indicator decreased by two points (seasonally adjusted data). It remains at a very low level
In July 2009, the summary consumer confidence indicator decreased by two points (seasonally adjusted data). It remains at a very low level
The past and expected living standards indicator decreased in July. More households considered their personal financial position worsened during last months. However, they are more optimistic about their future financial position. The balance on the timeliness of making major purchases decreased in July.
Households are still very pessimistic about future unemployment. Households kept feeling that inflation is slowing.
tableauTableau 1 – Consumer opinion
2009 | |||||
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March | April | May | June | July | |
Summary indicator | -42 | -41 | -40 | -37 | -39 |
Personal financial position - past change | -28 | -27 | -28 | -23 | -25 |
Personal financial position - outlook | -20 | -17 | -16 | -14 | -13 |
Living standards in France - past change | -76 | -76 | -76 | -74 | -77 |
Living standards in France - outlook | -58 | -53 | -51 | -48 | -50 |
Timeliness of major purchases | -29 | -30 | -28 | -28 | -29 |