Global Consumer Confidence Declines for Second Month
The Ipsos Global Consumer Confidence Index fell 1.1 points in October 2026.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Spending
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The Ipsos Global Consumer Confidence Index dropped to 47.3 as sentiment softened for the second time in three months. Notably, consumer sentiment in the United States hit its lowest level since October 2011.
Why it matters
Double-digit declines in household and major purchasing comfort in the United States significantly pressured the global index. This broad shift reflects weakening economic sentiment across multiple major economies.
The global index of 47.3 incorporates sub-index scores of 37.7 for current conditions and 55.3 for expectations. India currently leads all 30 measured economies with a 64.3 score, while Türkiye records the lowest at 34.9.
The players
Ipsos
Ipsos is a multinational market research and consulting firm that provides insights through recurring consumer sentiment tracking.
The details
Ipsos surveyed over 21,000 adults across 30 countries to compile the findings. The drop is underscored by the U.S. performance, which saw a sharp 5.3 point decline in sentiment.
Timeline
Survey fieldwork occurred between September 25 and October 9, 2026.
Data reflects findings for the month of October 2026.
Comparisons are made against October 2025 levels.
U.S. sentiment reached its previous low in October 2011.
The legacy tracking period for 20 countries began in March 2010.
Market Dynamics
The current economic environment mirrors the conditions seen during the 2011 U.S. consumer sentiment low point. This data follows a long-term trend of volatility that has persisted since the index began tracking twenty countries in 2010.
Retail investors may interpret these confidence figures as a signal to adjust portfolios toward defensive assets amid weakening purchasing comfort. Declining sentiment often precedes shifts in household spending, impacting how individuals manage savings strategies.
The takeaway
The sustained decline in the global index highlights a period of increasing caution among international consumers. Maintaining a flexible budget is essential as sentiment levels continue to fluctuate across major global economies.
Further reading
For more information on global economic trends, visit our Spending section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Ipsos.
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