Consumer confidence lifts slightly, still 'extremely low'

Consumer confidence lifts slightly, still 'extremely low'
Staff reporters
The latest ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence Index has lifted one point in April, but still remains "at an extremely low level". It now sits at 79.3.ANZ’s chief economist Sharon Zollner said households were concerned about the rising cost of living, particularly those with large amounts of debt.“While jobs are still plentiful, the economy is beginning to slow, and media articles about tougher times ahead are common," she said.The detailPerceptions of current personal financial situations lifted one point to a net -25...

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