By Carly McKenna · 12 April 2012 · Economy
Household finances are weighing heavily on local consumers, despite a brighter global economic outlook. What's behind this surprising shift in confidence?
Despite improving conditions in the global economy local consumer confidence has fallen, as households remain concerned about the state of their own finances.
Tags: Australian Economy, consumer concerns, Consumer Confidence, consumer financial concerns, Consumer Sentiment, consumer spending, Westpac Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment