Consumers slightly less negative in September

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In September 2023, Dutch consumers are marginally less negative than they were in the previous month according to Statistics Netherlands (CBS). In September, consumer confidence stands at -39, compared to -40 in August. Consumers’ willingness to buy is slightly improving, but consumers are somewhat more negative about the economic climate.

At -39, the consumer confidence indicator in September is positioned well below its long-term average over the past two decades (-10). The indicator reached an all-time high (36) in January 2000 while the all-time low (-59) was reached in September and October 2022. CBS has monitored consumer confidence monthly since April 1986.

Consumers slightly more pessimistic about the economy

Consumers are marginally more pessimistic about the economy in September than they were in August. This component indicator decreased to -57, compared to -56 in August. Both consumers' opinions about the economic situation in the past twelve months and about the economic situation in the next twelve months are slightly more negative.

Willingness to buy equally somewhat less negative

Consumers’ willingness to buy stands at -28 in September, up from -29 in August. Opinions about the financial situation in the past twelve months and opinions about the financial situation in the next twelve months remain the same. Consumers are less negative about making large purchases in September than they were in Augsut.

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