UK consumer confidence remains low

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In November UK's consumer confidence remained near to its 2.5 year-low. The sentiment index added 1 point reaching -31 or 1 point higher compared to October. The estimate for the expectations for British economy lost 2 points to -33 hitting 2.5 year-low. According to Nick Moon, GfK Social Research's director, the results are not surprising, taking into account pessimism in mass media. 

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