Global consumer confidence increased for a twelfth consecutive week during the week of July 19, 2026, driven by economic data accumulated prior to recent disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. The global Index of Consumer Sentiment (ICS) four-week moving average rose to 99.5, up from an April 19 low of 93.2. While approaching the neutral […] Global Consumer Confidence Reaches 12-Week High As Energy Risks Resurface