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consumer confidence

[/kənˈsuːmər ˈkɒnfɪdəns/]
noun
confiança do consumidor
1. The degree of optimism that consumers feel about the overall state of the economy and their personal financial situation, typically measured by surveys and indices that gauge spending and saving intentions
Consumer confidence reached a five-year high after the government announced new job creation initiatives.
A confiança do consumidor atingiu o maior nível em cinco anos após o governo anunciar novas iniciativas de criação de empregos.
2. An economic indicator reflecting consumers' willingness to spend money based on their expectations of economic conditions
Declining consumer confidence often leads to reduced retail spending and slower economic growth.
A queda na confiança do consumidor geralmente leva a uma redução nos gastos no varejo e ao crescimento econômico mais lento.
Synonyms
consumer sentimentconsumer optimismeconomic confidence
Antonyms
consumer pessimismconsumer anxietyeconomic uncertainty

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
confiança do consumidor
Standard usage in Brazilian economic discourse
São Paulo
confiança do consumidor
Commonly used in business and financial contexts
Portugal
confiança do consumidor
Standard term in European Portuguese economic reporting

Related Idioms & Phrases

consumer confidence index
boost consumer confidence
shake consumer confidence
erode consumer confidence
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