September’s small rise in consumer confidence probably reflects the falling chances of a no deal Brexit rather than an improvement in the underlying economy. And it still leaves confidence at a pretty low level. That said, with real wage growth still solid, households still have the ability to spend and remain the strongest part of the economy.
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