UK Consumer confidence registers a surprise jump in May

Published on May 27, 2011 by IFX | NEWS   ·   No Comments The consumer confidence index for the UK unexpectedly jumped in May, according to GfK, to -21 points, from -31 the month before. The rise is almost unprecedented in the index´s long history but GfK is wary of jumping to quick conclusions, and the rise does come from very low levels, which in itself is reason for some caution. As well, the...