26-March-2026
Economy News
 
UK Consumer Sentiment Falls as Iran War Rages, KPMG Says
25-Mar-2026

British consumer sentiment this month was slightly weaker than three months earlier, pushed down by worries about grocery and energy costs linked to the conflict in the Middle East, according to a quarterly survey from accountants KPMG. Half of people who thought the economy was worsening had cut spending as a consequence, and 40% of them were deferring major purchases, up from 34% three months ago.

News Source:- https://money.usnews.com/investing/news/articles/2026-03-24/uk-consumer-sentiment-falls-as-iran-war-rages-kpmg-says