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A survey by market researcher ACNielson shows Indians are the world's
most optimistic consumers, followed by Norwegians and Danes, while
Japanese remain cautious despite their recovering economy.
The highest level ever registered in the ACNielson Global Consumer
Confidence Index was set by India with a reading of 137. Norway
and Denmark were just behind with 134 and 129 points respectively.
The index, published on December 13, 2006, measured consumer confidence
for the coming six months and is based on a survey covering 46 markets
around the world.
Indians, benefiting from a booming economy, have topped the twice-yearly
survey since it was introduced in early 2005.
In contrast, consumers in Asia's other surging economy, China,
scored a much lower 105 although that was above the global average
reading of 99.
Japan's index reading was at 71, suggesting consumers there were
still skeptical of the sustainability of the country's economic
recovery.
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