Danish Consumer Confidence Falls to -17.2 in October, Lån & Spar Says

• Danish consumer confidence fell to -17.2 in October from September, returning to the very low levels of April and May 2026.
• Confidence has remained negative since November 2021, with all underlying components below zero.
• Households’ expectations for their finances a year ahead dropped to -5.9, close to a record low.
• Assessments of Denmark’s current economy versus a year earlier stood at -27.8, near the lowest level since the late 1980s.
• Consumers expect higher unemployment and accelerating inflation over the coming year, while fewer households anticipate being able to save.

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