Consumers and the Economic Outlook - Quarterly Update - UK - March 2018
“People are still wary about the potential impact of Brexit – particularly when it comes to the cost of living. But people seem able to separate these macro-economic concerns from their own personal financial situation. Unemployment remains at record lows, and while average wages are still increasingly more slowly than prices, the gap between the two has narrowed slightly.” – Toby Clark, Director of Research EMEA
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A strong Christmas reflects stabilising consumer confidence
“People are still wary about the potential impact of Brexit – particularly when it comes to the cost of living. But people seem able to separate these macro-economic concerns from their own personal financial situation. Unemployment remains at record lows, and while average wages are still increasingly more slowly than prices, the gap between the two has narrowed slightly.” – Toby Clark, Director of Research EMEA
This report provides in-depth analysis and insight supported by a range of data. At the same time, introductory and top-level content is provided to give you an overview of the issues covered.
Mintel conducts exclusive and original consumer research for reports, bringing up-to-date and unique insight to topical issues. This research examines the impact of social, economic, cultural and psychological influences on consumers.
Toby has worked at Mintel for 14 years and leads the large team of researchers who produce over 500 business reports per year on UK and European market sectors. He also oversees Mintel's quarterly reports covering consumer confidence and the state of the economy. Prior to this, Toby was Head of UK Financial Services research at Mintel.
A strong Christmas reflects stabilising consumer confidence
