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Radio 4,24 Mar 2026,53 mins

Call You and Yours: Consumer Confidence

You and Yours

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On this week’s Call You and Yours, we're asking how confident do you feel about spending right now? Since the conflict in the Middle East began, consumer confidence has taken a knock. According to new KPMG research, fewer than half of the people they surveyed — just 42% — expect to make any major purchases in early 2026. There are some positives though. Around one in four say they do plan to put money toward a holiday. What about you? Are you happy to open your wallet, or are global tensions and rising prices making you a bit more cautious? Get in touch now - email youandyours@bbc.co.uk and please include a phone number so we can call you back. You can also call us on 03700 100 444 after 11am on Tuesday 23rd March PRESENTER: WINIFRED ROBINSON PRODUCER: LINDA WALKER

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