Confidence

Confidence is a measure of investor, consumer, or business sentiment and belief in the stability and future prospects of markets, economies, or specific sectors. It is often gauged through surveys and indices that reflect expectations for growth, returns, and security.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news as a critical indicator being tested and measured across various markets, including bonds, consumer spending, and cybersecurity, amid global economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions.

Latest on Confidence

• Trust in science falls as COVID-era confidence fades, global survey finds
• Bond yields fall as the Treasury market passes a crucial test of investor confidence
• Thai consumer confidence drops in September, survey shows
• Asian investors turn to housing, real assets as global tension shakes market confidence
• New AI laws should target data governance, safety to build public confidence: experts
• More than half of UK businesses lack confidence in basic cyber skills

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