Danish consumer confidence falls to -17.2 in October, Lån & Spar says
SPY•Danish consumer confidence fell to -17.2 in October, returning to levels last seen in April and May 2026. Expectations for household finances a year ahead dropped to -5.9, close to a record low.
1. Confidence weakens
Consumer confidence in Denmark fell to -17.2 in October, and all underlying components remained below zero. Confidence has been negative since November 2021. Households’ assessment of the current economy compared with a year earlier was -27.8, near its lowest level since the late 1980s.
2. Household expectations
Consumers expect unemployment to rise and inflation to accelerate over the coming year, while fewer households expect to be able to save.
