John Gilbert, Author at MediaCat UK

John Gilbert

John Gilbert runs JGFR Research and has built up over many years a store of data tracking the mood and financial activity of UK consumers and written many research reports. John has a background in economics, banking and financial services in the City . His interests cover business, sport, charities, philanthropy, politics and higher education. John is a Fellow of the Marketing Society, a member of the Society of Professional Economists and is a supporter of the Archive of Market and Social Research.

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UK Consumer Confidence fell for the first time since January

The monthly UK Consumer Confidence Barometer (CCB), undertaken by GfK, slumped by 6 points to -30 in... 25.07.2023

August 2022: UK Consumer Confidence Briefing

GfK data shows consumer confidence down to a new 48-year record low... 29.09.2022

July 2022: UK Consumer Confidence Briefing

GfK data shows saving confidence improved in July... 22.08.2022

January 2022: UK Consumer Confidence Briefing

The monthly UK Consumer Confidence Barometer undertaken by GfK shows confidence fell in 4 of the 6 m... 24.01.2022

December 2021: UK Consumer Confidence Briefing

The monthly UK Consumer Confidence Barometer undertaken by GfK shows confidence rose in 3 of the 6 m... 05.01.2022

November 2021: UK Consumer Confidence Briefing

The monthly UK Consumer Confidence Barometer undertaken by GfK shows confidence rising... 02.12.2021

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