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Consumer sentiment takes a sharp fall
In the wake of Budget, the Westpac Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment fell 7 per cent from 104.9 in April to 97.6 in May – the lowest since August 2012.
Consumer sentiment takes a steep fall
The Westpac Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment fell by 5.1 per cent in April from 110.5 in March to 104.9 in April.
Consumer sentiment increase just won't do it: ANRA
ANRA CEO Margy Osmond has commented that sentiment is important but it is sales that determine the retail success.
Another solid consumer sentiment
Things are beginning to look up with the Westpac Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment rising by 2 per cent.
Strongest consumer sentiment in years
Positivity is all around us with consumer sentiment rising by a buoyant 7.7 per cent in February.
Sentiment shows slight positivity
Consumer sentiment in January has increased slightly, reflecting a possible positive outlook for the year.
Consumer sentiment disappoints
Consumer confidence has taken a surprising tumble in December.
Strong lift in consumer sentiment
As we head towards Christmas, more positive news arrives, with consumer sentiment lifting strongly in November.
Consumer sentiment for October disappoints
Consumer sentiment only increased a slight 1 per cent in October from 98.2 in September to 99.2 in October, according to the Westpac Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment.
Consumer confidence up but still weak
There are possible hopes that consumer confidence may jump back up by the end of the year after the Westpac Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment rose by 1.6 per cent in September from 96.6 in August to 98.2 in September.
Consumer sentiment drops
The Index of Consumer Sentiment has failed to get any traction falling by 2.5 per cent in August from 99.1 in July to 96.6 in August, according to the Westpac-Melbourne Institute.
Signs of consumer spending to remain low
Rising costs continue to plague consumers’ purchasing intentions and sentiment, according to the latest figures from Nielsen.
Rate cut results improve consumer confidence
Consumers have regained some confidence in July with the Westpac Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment seeing a 3.7 per cent lift from 95.6 in June to 99.1.
Surprise drop in consumer sentiment
Consumer sentiment increased by 0.8 per cent in May from 94.5 in April to 95.3, according to the Westpac Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment.
Two-speed economy drives sentiment down
The two-speed economy continues to fuel the low consumer sentiment which has dropped to the lowest levels since the global financial crisis hit, according to the latest Nielsen survey.
Financial concerns worry consumers
Financial concerns are on the mind of consumers so much so the Westpac Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment fell by 1.6 per cent from 96.1 in March to 94.5 in April.
Consumer sentiment falls by 5%
Westpac chief economist Bill Evans says the Index has now fallen below the level in October last year prior to the Reserve Bank's two rate cuts in November and December.
Consumer confidence jumps in February
Consumer sentiment has increased slightly in February by 4.2 per cent from 96.1 in January to 101.1, according to the Westpac–Melbourne institute index of consumer sentiment
Rate cuts does little for consumer sentiment
Despite poor Christmas sale results, consumer sentiment has made a modest recovery as it increase by 2.4 per cent from 94.7 in December to 97.1 in January.
Rate cut still leaves consumers nervous
Despite the second rate cut from the Reserve Bank, consumer sentiment has fallen by 8.3 per cent in December from 103.4 in November to 94.7.
Rate cut sees consumer confidence rise
The RBA's decision to cut rates by 0.25 per cent has helped boost consumer sentiment by 6.3 per cent in November.
Consumer confidence increase slightly
Consumer sentiment is ever slowly creeping upwards with the Westpac-Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment reporting a 0.4 per cent increase in October
Surprisngly strong consumer sentiment
The latest results of he Westpac Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment show that consumer sentiment rose by 8.1 per cent from 89.6 in August to 96.9 in September.
Lacklustre consumer sentiment, ANRA says
Consumer sentiment has rose 1.2 per cent from 104.1 in March to 105.3 in April, according to the Westpac-Melbourne Institute index of consumer sentiment figures.
Consumers more cautious: report
The American Express future of consumer spending survey that found while Australia avoided the worst of the global financial crisis, 51 per cent of all consumers are now more cautious when making a purchase.
Consumer confidence drops to a new low
The Westpac-Melbourne Institute index of consumer sentiment fell by 2.4 per cent in March from 106.6 in February to 104.1.
A gloomy year ahead
More evidence has been released by the ARA showing it will be another tough year of retail trading with over 50 per cent of Australians planning to spend less.
Shopping confidence bounces back
Retailers should be celebrating after a key measure of Australia's consumer confidence rebounded modestly by 1.9 per cent in February from 104.6 in January to 106.6 in February.
