+0.4 on previous index reading
At 76.4 in December 2019, the Consumer Pulse was more or less flat on the month but down 12.9 on a year ago. Households’ assessment of the general economic situation and their personal finances was little changed this month, as they waited to see where the Brexit process goes next. The buying and savings climate also held steady, with three in ten considering it a good time to purchase big ticket items such as furniture and electrical goods, while 74% indicated that they are likely to put some money aside over the coming year.
