+1.9 on previous index reading
The Consumer Pulse rose for a third month running in April 2021 to 71.7. This was 1.9 higher than last month’s reading and up 18.5 on a year ago. Households were more positive about the economy and their own finances this month, with the share saying that they are holding out on spending because they are not sure what way economic policy is going to go easing to 42% (from 61% during the first lockdown) and the share considering it a good time to purchase big ticket items like furniture and electrical goods ticking up to 28%.
