Consumer confidence stuck at low altitude

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By Leith van Onselen

The ANZ-Roy Morgan Research (RMR) consumer confidence index has risen slightly once again, rising 0.9 points to 112.3 in the week ended 29 March to be tracking just below the long-run average of 113 (see next chart).

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According to ANZ, household’s view of the economic outlook is improving, which drove the rise in confidence:

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About the author
Leith van Onselen is Chief Economist at the MB Fund and MB Super. He is also a co-founder of MacroBusiness. Leith has previously worked at the Australian Treasury, Victorian Treasury and Goldman Sachs.