Consumer confidence keeps dipping, and households are acting like the recovery never quite arrived even when official figures try to sound upbeat. Optimists say sentiment always lags reality; pessimists say the vibe is the data. Are UK households right to feel this pessimistic?
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Pessimism is rational when mortgages reset and food stays sticky.
Yes, pessimism justified. Real incomes and housing tell the story.
Consumer confidence is a lagging vibes index. Still matters for votes.
Household sentiment always lags the turn. Still feels grim though.
Not sure — depends if you're renting in the South East.
Sure, and pessimism is rational when mortgages reset and food stays sticky.
Too pessimistic — employment is resilient and markets price recovery.
Fair point, but consumer confidence is a lagging vibes index. Still matters for votes.