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  "id": "macro_economics/consumer/uk_consumer_sentiment",
  "generated_at": "2026-06-05T14:42:40.527305+00:00",
  "last_refresh": "2026-06-05",
  "source": "OECD Data Explorer composite leading indicators series CCICP for GBR, amplitude-adjusted index, transformed by subtracting the 1995-2019 average (100.67) and multiplying by 3.0 to align the UK series with European balance-style consumer confidence amplitude.",
  "source_description": "Monthly consumer confidence indicator for the United Kingdom, shown as an amplitude-adjusted index balance relative to the 1995-2019 baseline.",
  "table_id": "macro_economics/consumer/uk_consumer_sentiment",
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    "indicator_description": "Monthly consumer confidence indicator for the United Kingdom, shown as an amplitude-adjusted index balance relative to the 1995-2019 baseline.",
    "title": "UK consumer confidence",
    "description": "Monthly consumer confidence indicator for the United Kingdom, shown as an amplitude-adjusted index balance relative to the 1995-2019 baseline.",
    "source": "OECD Data Explorer composite leading indicators series CCICP for GBR, amplitude-adjusted index, transformed by subtracting the 1995-2019 average (100.67) and multiplying by 3.0 to align the UK series with European balance-style consumer confidence amplitude.",
    "source_description": "Monthly consumer confidence indicator for the United Kingdom, shown as an amplitude-adjusted index balance relative to the 1995-2019 baseline.",
    "visibility": "public",
    "updated_at": "2026-06-05T13:45:18.329246Z",
    "last_refresh": "2026-06-05",
    "table_id": "macro_economics/consumer/uk_consumer_sentiment",
    "topic": "Macroeconomics",
    "subtopic": "Consumer sentiment",
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    "page_slug": "uk-consumer-confidence",
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    "series_type": "single",
    "frequency": "monthly",
    "units": "Index balance",
    "legend": false,
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    "chart_title": "UK Consumer Sentiment",
    "y_axis_label": "Index [1995-2019=0, x3]",
    "related_indicators": [
      {
        "title": "UK Housing Market Activity",
        "url": "/indicators/macroeconomics/housing/uk-housing-market-activity/",
        "label": "Housing"
      },
      {
        "title": "UK Furniture Product Search Trend",
        "url": "/indicators/retail/online/uk-furniture-products-search-trend/",
        "label": "Online"
      },
      {
        "title": "US Consumer Confidence",
        "url": "/indicators/macroeconomics/consumer-sentiment/us-consumer-confidence/",
        "label": "Consumer"
      }
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    "taxonomy_collection": "consumer-confidence",
    "taxonomy_collection_label": "Consumer confidence",
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    "methodology_url": "/methodology-consumer-confidence/",
    "methodology_label": "Consumer Confidence Methodology",
    "data_hash": "121616fadfdfda445abe90068a77e396462e3003c63e9f6cb1b3208628420909",
    "trend_summary": "In April 2026, the indicator reached -8.2 index points, compared with 0 index points in January 2018. The latest month changed by -2.4 index points from March 2026, while the full-period change was -8.3 index points. Across the available history, the range runs from -25 in September 2022 to 6.5 in June 2021. The latest observation sits between the period low and high, so it should be read against both the September 2022 trough and the June 2021 peak.",
    "trend_summary_generated_at": "2026-06-05T14:43:12.812436+00:00",
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    "key_findings": [
      "UK consumer sentiment remains negative at -8.2 index points, indicating ongoing caution for major household purchases.",
      "The indicator has decreased by 2.4 index points from March 2026, suggesting weakened consumer momentum in the market.",
      "This latest reading should be viewed alongside the September 2022 low of -25, reflecting a fragile backdrop for UK furniture demand."
    ],
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    "key_findings_generated_at": "2026-06-05T14:43:18.153698+00:00",
    "chart_alt_text": "Line chart for UK Consumer Sentiment in index points. The series runs from 2018-01-01 to 2026-04-01; the latest value is -8.2 index points. The peak is 6.5 index points in 2021-06-01."
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      "date": "2018-01-01",
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      "value": 0.34
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      "date": "2019-12-01",
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      "date": "2020-01-01",
      "geo": "UK",
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      "date": "2020-02-01",
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      "date": "2020-06-01",
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      "date": "2020-07-01",
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      "value": -8.43
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      "date": "2020-09-01",
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      "date": "2020-10-01",
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      "date": "2022-04-01",
      "geo": "UK",
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      "date": "2022-05-01",
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      "date": "2023-04-01",
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      "date": "2023-09-01",
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      "date": "2023-10-01",
      "geo": "UK",
      "value": -8.62
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      "date": "2023-11-01",
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      "date": "2023-12-01",
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      "date": "2024-01-01",
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      "date": "2024-03-01",
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      "date": "2024-04-01",
      "geo": "UK",
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    {
      "date": "2024-05-01",
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      "value": -3.04
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    {
      "date": "2024-06-01",
      "geo": "UK",
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    {
      "date": "2024-07-01",
      "geo": "UK",
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      "date": "2024-08-01",
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      "date": "2024-09-01",
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      "date": "2024-11-01",
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      "date": "2024-12-01",
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      "date": "2025-01-01",
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      "date": "2025-02-01",
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      "date": "2025-03-01",
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    {
      "date": "2025-04-01",
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      "date": "2025-05-01",
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      "date": "2025-06-01",
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      "date": "2025-07-01",
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      "date": "2025-08-01",
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    {
      "date": "2025-12-01",
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    {
      "date": "2026-01-01",
      "geo": "UK",
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      "date": "2026-02-01",
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      "date": "2026-03-01",
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      "date": "2026-04-01",
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