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Spain Consumer Confidence

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History

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Impact:

Medium

Source: Centro de Investigaciones Sociológicas

Latest Release:

Date:

Surprise:

-2.8

EUR

Actual:

76.5

Forecast: 79.3

Previous/Revision:

79.6

Period: Apr

Next Release:

Date:

Period: May

What Does It Measure?

Spain's Consumer Confidence Index measures the degree of optimism that consumers feel regarding the overall economy and their personal financial situation. It primarily focuses on various factors such as economic conditions, job prospects, and future financial expectations which are key indicators of consumer spending behavior.

Frequency

The Consumer Confidence Index is released monthly, typically on the last working day of the month, and represents a preliminary estimate that may be subject to revision in subsequent releases.

Why Do Traders Care?

Traders monitor the Consumer Confidence Index as it is a key indicator of consumer spending, which constitutes a significant portion of economic activity; stronger confidence usually leads to increased spending on goods and services. High or improving consumer confidence can bolster currencies like the Euro (EUR) and support equity markets, while declining confidence may negatively impact these assets.

What Is It Derived From?

The index is derived from a survey that typically includes approximately 2,000 respondents aged 16 and older from a variety of regions in Spain. It assesses consumer opinions on current and future economic conditions, using weighted diffusion indices to represent overall sentiment.

Description

The Consumer Confidence Index is a significant economic measure that reflects individuals' perceptual and emotional outlook on the economy, making it crucial for forecasting consumer behavior. Its preliminary results can lead to immediate market reactions, while final figures are often scrutinized for their accuracy and implications on broader economic trends.

Additional Notes

As a coincident economic indicator, the Consumer Confidence Index can signal trends in economic performance and correlates well with retail sales and overall economic growth. It is essential for understanding consumer sentiment not only in Spain but in relation to other European economies, especially in times of uncertainty.

Bullish or Bearish for Currency and Stocks

Higher than expected: Bullish for EUR, Bullish for Stocks. Lower than expected: Bearish for EUR, Bearish for Stocks.

Legend

High Potential Impact
This event has a strong potential to move markets significantly. If the 'Actual' value differs enough from the forecast or if the 'Previous' value is significantly revised, it signals new information that markets may rapidly adjust to.

Medium Potential Impact
This event may cause moderate market movement, especially if the 'Actual' deviates from the forecast or there's a notable revision to the 'Previous' value.

Low Potential Impact
This event is unlikely to affect market pricing unless there's an unexpected surprise or a major revision to prior data.

Surprise - Currency May Strengthen
Actual deviated from Forecast on a medium or high impact event and historically could strengthen the currency.

Surprise - Currency May Weaken
Actual deviated from Forcast on a medium or high impact event and historically could weaken the currency.

Big Surprise - Currency More Likely To Strengthen
'Actual' deviated from 'Forecast' more than 75% of historical deviations on a medium or high impact event and may likely strengthen the currency.

Big Surprise - Currency More Likely To Weaken
'Actual' deviated from 'Forecast' more than 75% of historical deviations on a medium or high impact event and may likely weaken the currency

Green Number	Better than forecast for the currency (or previous revise better)
Red Number	Worse than forecast for the currency (or previous revise better)
Hawkish	Supports higher interest rates to fight inflation, strengthening the currency but weighing on stocks.
Dovish	Favors lower rates to boost growth, weakening the currency but lifting stocks.

Date	Actual	Forecast	Previous	Surprise
May 16, 2025	76.5	79.3	79.6	-2.8
Apr 25, 2025	79.6	81	81.4	-1.4
Mar 21, 2025	81.4	84.4	84.9	-3
Feb 28, 2025	84.9	86	85	-1.1
Feb 05, 2025	85	80	80.6	5
Dec 19, 2024	80.6	79.5	79.6	1.1
Nov 19, 2024	79.6	85	84.8	-5.4
Nov 05, 2024	84.8	89	89.4	-4.2
Sep 06, 2024	89.4	87.5	88.4	1.9
Jul 24, 2024	88.4	83	83.8	5.4
Jul 05, 2024	83.8	89	84.5	-5.2
May 20, 2024	84.5	85	82.5	-0.5
Apr 19, 2024	82.5	84	78.5	-1.5
Mar 25, 2024	78.5	80	78.6	-1.5
Feb 19, 2024	78.6	78	77.6	0.6
Jan 19, 2024	77.6	78	76.7	-0.4
Dec 20, 2023	76.7	72	70.5	4.7
Nov 20, 2023		76	77.2
Oct 05, 2023		93.2	94.4
Oct 05, 2023	77.2	94	94.4	-16.8
Sep 07, 2023	94.4	85.7	92.4	8.7
Jul 21, 2023	92.4	79.4	81.5	13
Jun 09, 2023	81.5	75	73	6.5
May 19, 2023	73	78.9	67.4	-5.9
Apr 05, 2023	67.4	74	71.6	-6.6
Mar 08, 2023	71.6	75	73	-3.4
Feb 06, 2023	73	59.3	68	13.7
Jan 13, 2023	68	65	60.5	3
Dec 12, 2022	60.5	55	54.7	5.5
Nov 04, 2022	54.7	55.1	55.7	-0.4
Oct 06, 2022	55.7	54	55.5	1.7
Aug 02, 2022	55.5	60.1	65.8	-4.6
Jul 05, 2022	65.8	68	76	-2.2
Jun 13, 2022	76	55.8	74.6	20.2
May 05, 2022	74.6	51.5	53.8	23.1
Apr 06, 2022	53.8	77.4	89.8	-23.6
Mar 11, 2022	89.8	91.2	89.3	-1.4
Feb 11, 2022	89.3	81.1	81.3	8.2
Jan 05, 2022	81.3	85	84.6	-3.7
Dec 07, 2021	84.6	82	97.3	2.6
Nov 05, 2021	97.3	96.5	98.3	0.8
Oct 05, 2021	98.3	92	91.6	6.3
Sep 06, 2021	91.6	92.5	91.9	-0.9
Aug 02, 2021	91.9	99.1	97.5	-7.2
Jul 05, 2021	97.5	91	89	6.5
Jun 07, 2021	89	79.5	77.8	9.5
May 05, 2021	77.8	76	73	1.8
Apr 06, 2021	73	69	65.9	4
Mar 05, 2021	65.9	59.5	55.7	6.4
Feb 05, 2021	55.7	61.9	63.1	-6.2
Jan 05, 2021	63.1	57.8	55.7	5.3
Dec 09, 2020	55.7	47	48.5	8.7
Nov 05, 2020	48.5	44.9	49.5	3.6
Oct 05, 2020	49.5	51.5	49.9	-2
Sep 07, 2020	49.9	47	53.1	2.9
Aug 05, 2020	53.1	57.4	60.7	-4.3
Jul 06, 2020	60.7	54	52.9	6.7
Jun 05, 2020	52.9	52.3	49.9	0.6
May 05, 2020	49.9	45.9	63.3	4
Apr 06, 2020	63.3	68.5	85.7	-5.2
Mar 05, 2020	85.7	87.6	87.2	-1.9
Feb 05, 2020	87.2	76.9	77.7	10.3
Jan 07, 2020	77.7	75	77.4	2.7
Dec 05, 2019	77.4	71.5	73.3	5.9
Nov 05, 2019	73.3	78	80.7	-4.7
Oct 07, 2019	80.7	85	86	-4.3
Sep 05, 2019	86	98.2	97	-12.2
Aug 05, 2019	97	101.5	102.3	-4.5
Jul 05, 2019	102.3	95.1	96.9	7.2
Jun 05, 2019	96.9	96	97	0.9
May 06, 2019	97	92.9	93.9	4.1
Apr 05, 2019	93.9	92.5	96.1	1.4
Mar 05, 2019	96.1	92	93.8	4.1
Feb 05, 2019	93.8	91.5	90.9	2.3
Jan 03, 2019	90.9	92.5	91.4	-1.6
Dec 03, 2018	91.4	95.1	93	-3.7
Nov 05, 2018	93	92	90.6	1
Oct 03, 2018	90.6	103.2	102.4	-12.6
Sep 03, 2018	102.4	104.6	106.1	-2.2
Aug 03, 2018	106.1	105.1	107	1
Jul 03, 2018	107	97.5	97.7	9.5
Jun 04, 2018	97.7	101.7	99.9	-4
May 03, 2018	99.9	100.2	98.6	-0.3
Apr 03, 2018	98.6	99.29	99.7	-0.69
Mar 05, 2018	99.7	101.8	102.3	-2.1
Feb 05, 2018	102.3	102.9	102.5	-0.6
Jan 03, 2018	102.5	101	100.5	1.5
Dec 04, 2017	100.5	98.4	99.6	2.1
Nov 06, 2017	99.6	102.5	103.2	-2.9
Oct 03, 2017	103.2	109.1	108.8	-5.9
Sep 04, 2017	108.8	107.9	108.3	0.9
Aug 03, 2017	108.3	105.5	105.8	2.8
Jul 03, 2017	105.8	105.9	105.4	-0.1
Jun 05, 2017	105.4	107	106.7	-1.6
May 03, 2017	106.7	100.1	99.7	6.6
Apr 03, 2017	99.7	94.7	95.1	5
Mar 03, 2017	95.1	97.8	98.3	-2.7
Feb 03, 2017	98.3	99.76	100.7	-1.46
Jan 03, 2017	100.7	97.56	99.4	3.14
Dec 05, 2016	99.4	95.1	90.7	4.3
Nov 03, 2016	90.7	93.6	91	-2.9
Oct 03, 2016	91	98.2	97.3	-7.2
Sep 05, 2016	97.3	92.9	94.8	4.4
Aug 03, 2016	94.8	94.5	96.3	0.3
Jul 04, 2016	96.3	88.6	90.7	7.7
Jun 03, 2016	90.7	89.4	91	1.3
May 03, 2016	91	91.1	92.6	-0.1
Apr 04, 2016	92.6	94.3	95.2	-1.7
Mar 03, 2016	95.2	98.5	99.1	-3.3
Feb 03, 2016	99.1	106.22	107.4	-7.12
Jan 04, 2016	107.4	104.37	104.6	3.03
Dec 03, 2015	104.6	99.5	99.8	5.1
Nov 03, 2015	99.8	104.76	106.1	-4.96
Oct 05, 2015	106.1	104.78	105.9	1.32
Sep 03, 2015	105.9	101.5	105.6	4.4
Aug 03, 2015	105.6	101.9	101.4	3.7
Jul 03, 2015	101.4	104.7	103.1	-3.3
Jun 03, 2015	103.1	102.97	101.8	0.13
May 04, 2015	101.8	101.68	100.4	0.12