UK customer self-confidence matches practically 3-year high in August
(Reuters) - British customer self-confidence held at a practically three-year high in August, strengthened by enhancing belief around individual financial resources and significant purchases, according to a study on Friday that contributed to favorable signals in the larger economy. The GfK Consumer Confidence Index, Britain's longest-running gauge of financial spirits amongst members of the general public, was consistent in August at -13, matching July's 34-month high. A Reuters survey of economic experts had actually indicated a reading of -12. The study follows mainly favorable information from business given that Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour Party won a landslide election success last month. Company studies put the economy on course for strong development in the 2nd half of 202...