GfK survey, comes in at -7
- expected -8, prior -9
"The only 'known unknown' is the potential impact of coronavirus on behaviour, confidence and spending patterns," Joe Staton, client strategy director at GfK, said. "This is a developing story, watch this space."
Out at the same time, Lloyds Bank business survey for February
- overall business confidence remained at a 14-month high of 23%
- five consecutive monthly increases
via Reuters report