Global consumer confidence indexed at 93 in Q1 2013, as key economics in north America, Asia, and Europe reported improvements in economic sentiments. The measure of 93 is one point lower thanQ1 2012 (94) and two points higher than measured in Q4 2012 (91). A score below 100 shows general pessimism and above shows optimism.
Consumer confidence levels rose in 18 of 29 countries in Q1 2013, a reversal of the fourth quarter in 2012 in which confidence levels fell in 20 countries, according to the latest figures from Nielsen, a global provider of information and insights into what consumers watch and buy.
Despite some strong increases, European consumer confidence overall, remained at 71 index points (as in Q4 2012). In comparison Asia Pacific (103) was up two points, and the Middle East/Africa (85) down 11 points.
