{
  "id": 6588032,
  "title": "Consumer confidence up as spending recovers slowly",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/consumer-confidence-up-as-spending-recovers-slowly",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-10T13:14:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Jakarta Post",
    "slug": "the-jakarta-post",
    "url": "https://www.thejakartapost.com/business/2026/09/10/consumer-confidence-up-as-spending-recovers-slowly.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Consumer confidence in Indonesia surged in August, driven by a more optimistic outlook on the job market and household spending plans, according to data released by Bank Indonesia. The Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) reached 118.5 points, up from 116.8 in July. The Current Economic Condition Index (CECI) climbed to 109.4, while the Consumer Expectations Index (CEI) increased to 127.6. These improvements were largely attributed to a more positive perception of employment opportunities and plans for purchasing durable goods. The Job Availability Index rose to 104.1, and the Durable Goods Purchasing Index increased to 106.1. Despite these positive trends, retail spending is still recovering only gradually. The CCI gauges consumer optimism about economic conditions and financial situations based on nationwide surveys. Higher index values indicate more positive assessments.",
  "summary": "Indonesian consumer confidence strengthened in August, buoyed by a more positive public assessment of the job market and household spending plans, though retail spending is recovering only slowly.",
  "key_points": [
    "Consumer Confidence Index in Indonesia rose to 118.5 in August",
    "Job market optimism and spending plans boosted consumer confidence",
    "Retail spending recovery remains gradual despite positive trends"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}