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Consumer confidence drops as oil price uncertainty weighs on households

Household confidence in making major purchases has fallen five points amid concerns over oil prices.

Skinny McBuntu

Consumer confidence has weakened, with fewer households believing it is a good time to buy major household items. The decline reflects uncertainty around oil price movements and their potential impact on the cost of living and overall economic conditions.

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Consumer confidence slips back on oil price uncertainty

The proportion of households thinking it's a good time to buy a major household item fell five points.

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