British consumers confused

After the Brexit-decision: The UK consumers ‘ confidence in the economy lose. The indicates a flash survey by market researchers GfK on the island.

Such a rapid decline in consumer confidence not seen for 21 years, the researchers found the GfK: The market research company determined Index fell to minus nine, to minus one in the previous month. He is now at the lowest level since December 2013.

The opponents of a Brexit were significantly more pessimistic in the assessment of the economic situation of the country for the next twelve months. Some optimistic supporters of an exit of goods in the UK from the EU but also their confidence in the economic future of the island sank.

Rising prices, falling Confidence

Overall, only 20 percent of respondents expect the UK economy will develop in the coming year better. One-third also expects that the prices will increase greatly during this time. “In this time of uncertainty, we find a striking decline in consumer confidence,” said Joe Staton, GfK in London the results.

“Our data show that immediately after the Referendum, especially in areas such as tourism, fashion, Lifestyle and Hobby, as well as food, are affected by the reluctance of the consumer,” says Staton. The British had at 23. June, pronounced in a Referendum to leave the European Union

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