S&P Global UK Consumer Sentiment Index

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Source: S&P Global
Source Link: https://www.pmi.spglobal.com/
Frequency: Monthly
Next Release(s): October 20th, 2025 4:30 AM

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The S&P Global UK Consumer Sentiment Index rose to 47.8 in September from 47.0 in August, reaching a 14-month high and signaling improved household outlook despite persistent financial pressures.
- The Household Finance Index climbed to 48.0 from 46.0, with current finances at 45.2 (a 51-month high) and expected finances at 50.8 (a 14-month high).
- The Spending Sentiment Index edged down to 41.1 from 41.2, marking a 2-month low as cash available to spend fell to 42.9, while views on major purchases improved to 39.4 (a 14-month high).
- The Labour Market Sentiment Index rose to 55.2 from 54.7, a 14-month high, supported by job security at 54.0, activity at work at 57.1 (a 50-month high), and income from employment at 54.4 (a 9-month high).
- The Debt Sentiment Index slipped to 50.0 from 50.2, a 2-month low, though underlying components showed debt levels and credit demand both at 2-month highs.
- The Savings Index improved to 44.6 from 43.1, its strongest level in 10 months, indicating households are setting aside more despite inflationary headwinds.
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The S&P Global UK Consumer Sentiment Index rose to 47.0 in August from 45.1 in July, reaching a 10-month high and reflecting easing financial pressures and stronger labour market perceptions.
- The Household Finance Index increased to 46.0 (from 43.6), with current finances at a 13-month high and expected finances at a 9-month high, indicating improved outlooks for both present and future conditions.
- The Labour Market Sentiment Index climbed to 54.7, the second-highest on record, driven by gains in job security (11-month high) and workplace activity (strongest since July 2021).
- The Spending Sentiment Index rose to 41.2 (10-month high) as households were less pessimistic about major purchases and reported the softest drop in cash availability since October 2024.
- The Debt Sentiment Index increased to 50.2 (6-month high), with slower debt accumulation and improved credit availability, supported by looser monetary policy.
- The Savings Index edged up to 43.1, a 2-month high, as stronger income and easier credit conditions helped reduce pressure on household balances.
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The S&P UK Consumer Sentiment Index edged up to 45.1 in July from 45.0 in June, a 2-month high, but remained below the neutral 50 mark, indicating continued pessimism among households.
- The Household Finance Index rose to 43.6, driven by a 7-month high in future expectations (46.5) despite current finances slipping to a 2-month low (40.7).
- The Labour Market Sentiment Index increased to 52.4, supported by gains in job security (50.3) and workplace activity (54.1), though income growth slowed to a 4-month low (52.9).
- Debt levels surged, with the level of debt index rising to a 15-month high of 52.1, while credit access improved slightly.
- The Spending Sentiment Index ticked up to 37.7, a 2-month high, as cash available to spend rose, but intent to make major purchases fell to a 3-month low.
- The Savings Index declined to 42.7, a 2-month low, reflecting ongoing pressure on household financial cushions.
- The survey revealed widening disparities by income group, with lower-income households seeing falling earnings and rising debt, while higher earners experienced improved conditions.
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The S&P UK Consumer Sentiment Index edged down slightly to 45.0 in June from 45.2 in May, a 2-month low, as high inflation and job insecurity continued to weigh on UK household confidence.
- The Spending Sentiment Index fell to 37.4 (from 38.2), with cash availability dropping to a 15-month low of 38.3.
- Job security declined to 49.2 (from 50.9), marking a 5-month low, while overall Labour Market Sentiment dipped to 52.0.
- The Debt Sentiment Index dropped to 48.8, its lowest in 10 months, despite rising credit demand (Need for unsecured credit rose to 51.8).
- The Household Finance Index rose to 43.5, a 6-month high, but expectations for future finances ticked down to 45.9.
- The Savings Index improved slightly to 43.2, though savings drawdowns remained weak in 2025.
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The S&P UK Consumer Sentiment Index rose 0.7 pts to 45.2 in May, a 2-month high, signaling slightly improved household sentiment, though it remains firmly in negative territory.
- For the first time since February, more households expect a rate cut (38%) than a hike (34%), shifting the policy outlook balance to -4% from +15% in April.
- The Debt Sentiment Index was little changed at 49.3; availability of unsecured credit fell to a 9-month low (49.3).
- The Spending Sentiment Index edged up to 38.2, but households remained cautious; cash availability (40.4) and views on major purchases (36.0) slightly improved.
- The Labour Market Sentiment Index increased to 52.9, the highest of 2025, supported by improved job security (50.9) and income growth (53.4).
- The Household Finance Index rose to 43.1, a 5-month high, with both current finances (40.1) and expected finances (46.0) showing modest gains.
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The S&P UK Consumer Sentiment Index fell -0.8 pts to 44.5 in April, a 3-month low.
- The Household Finance Index and the Spending Sentiment Index saw marginal declines, both are also at 3-month lows.
- The Labour Market Sentiment Index increased 0.8 pts to 52.7, a 4-month high, as job security and income both improved slightly.
- The Debt Sentiment Index dropped -0.6 pts to 49.1, an 8-month low, as the index for unsecured credit availability also fell to an 8-month low.
- April data revealed that 42% of households anticipate a tightening of the central bank’s monetary policy, marking the joint-highest reading in nearly one-and-a-half years.
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