UK consumer confidence declines

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Source: Bloomberg
In October consumer confidence in UK dropped reaching a 7-years low on citizens' concerns regarding surge in employment and deepening Euro debt crisis. The sentiment index fell 9 points reaching 36, the least since 2004. Consumer expectation measure lost 14 points to 48, a new record low. According to BOE Governor, Mervyn King, the downward pressure on sentiment index arises from weakened outlook for UK economy.

 

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