Posted: Friday, October 31, 2025. 2:45 pm CST.
By Aaron Humes: The Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) for September 2025 stood at 45.7, representing a 2.2 percent decrease from 46.8 in August 2025. This decline marks a return to the downward trend observed earlier in the year, following two consecutive months of improved consumer confidence.
The ‘Durable Goods’ sub-index experienced the most significant decrease, falling by 2.2% from 40.5 to 38.7, as consumers expressed greater pessimism regarding major purchases of household goods. The ‘Present’ component declined marginally by 0.2 percent, from 44.5 in August to 44.4 in September. Sentiment regarding ‘Expectations’ about general economic conditions and households’ financial situation over the coming twelve months was down by 2.2 percent, from 55.3 in August to 54.1 in September 2025.
Consumer confidence was down across nearly all districts, with the most notable decline observed in the Corozal District, where consumer sentiment fell from 42.6 in August to 38.1 in September. Stann Creek was the only district to report an increase, with consumer confidence rising by 5.8 percent from 46.1 in August to 48.7 in September.
Urban consumers reported a 1.5 percent decline in sentiment, driven by a 13.5 percent decrease in the ‘Durable Goods’ component.
Rural consumers also reported reduced consumer confidence, with a 2.9 percent decline driven by a 5.7 percent drop in the ‘Expectations’ component.
The decline in consumer confidence suggests a cautious outlook on the economy and household finances, which may impact spending and economic growth in the coming months.
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Posted: Friday, October 31, 2025. 2:45 pm CST. By Aaron Humes: The Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) for September 2025 stood at 45.7, representing a 2.2 percent
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