Consumer confidence in Pakistan further deteriorated during the period between January and March this year. Reuters/File
LAHORE: Consumer confidence in Pakistan further deteriorated during the period between January and March this year, primarily owing to the restrictions renewed by the government to stop the rising Covid-19 infections that heralded the third wave of the pandemic in the country.
The major worry concerned the survey respondents the most was loss of jobs as the government imposes smart lockdowns in the major cities, curtails business hours and shuts schools in the wake of the third wave of Covid-19, while higher inflation continues to eat into the purchasing power of consumers.
Inflation and Unemployment Biggest Detriments to Consumer Confidence: Survey
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Key findings indicated that Consumer Confidence deteriorated in Q1 2021 which can be largely attributed to restrictions on account of rising COVID-19 cases in the country signaling a likely third wave of infection
Dun & Bradstreet Pakistan and Gallup Pakistan have issued their report on ‘Pakistan Consumer Confidence Index (CCI)’ for Q12021.
The CCI report has been developed by assessing Consumers’ Confidence about the economy and their personal financial situation. The Index covers four key parameters, i.e., Household Financial Situation, Country’s Economic Condition, Unemployment, and Household Savings.
The Index reflects the Current Situation (economic changes felt in the last six months) and Future Expectations (changes expected for the next six months) of consumers across the country.