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Consumer confidence slumps to its lowest point in more than three years

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First reported on Monday 19 October 2026 at 06:08 EDT by Evening Standard·Latest article on Monday 19 October 2026 at 06:08 EDT

Summary

Consumer confidence slumped to its lowest point in more than three years, the Evening Standard and The Independent reported on Monday 19 October. October saw a sharp deterioration in confidence, with 57% of households expecting a shift to higher interest rates, according to S&P Global figures cited by the two outlets.

Latest: Consumer confidence slumped to its lowest point in more than three years, October seeing a sharp deterioration with 57% of households expecting a shift to higher interest rates, according to S&P Global figures, the Evening Standard and The Independent reported.

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How it unfolded

  1. Monday 19 October

    Consumer confidence slumped to its lowest point in more than three years, October seeing a sharp deterioration with 57% of households expecting a shift to higher interest rates, according to S&P Global figures, the Evening Standard and The Independent reported.