Rise Noted In Financial Activity Intentions

In spite of the continued decline in the financial markets, people are still looking to make monetary moves, it has been revealed.

The 27th edition of the Financial Activity Survey commissioned by financial research specialist John Gilbert Financial Research (JGFR) from GfK NOP has shown that the nations expected fiscal actions is at a record high. It was indicated that the headline Financial Activity Bulletin index has increased from the 93 recorded in June to currently stand at 94.6. Such a figure is the highest noted since the 99.7 which was seen in late 2006.

The overall drive in predicted financial activity was said to have largely come from a surge in those looking to save and invest their money. In the firms Savings & Investment Activity Index, a score of 100.4 was noted. Not only does this represent an increase from 97.6 which was recorded during the corresponding period of time in 2007 but is also the first time that the index has surpassed the three-figure barrier for two years. Such an increase was attributed towards an overall realisation on the part of consumers that they cannot solely rely on equity built up within their home to provide them with a pension, which in turn has lead them to increase investments in savings vehicles.

Despite the above figures, the nations financial activity outlook is not an entirely bright picture, with demand for personal loans dropping to its lowest point ever recorded. Meanwhile, the FAB Borrowing Index has fallen from Junes 73.1 score to stand at 71.6, a number that is said to be “little changed” from the same study carried out this time last year. However, the overall Consumer Credit Index is shown to have risen to 76.9. This is the highest figure seen in the index since early 2007.

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Meanwhile, further evidence of shaken confidence in the housing market was seen as the index tracking consumers willingness to purchase a home has dropped more than 20 points from June to stand at 69.6.

Commenting on the report, John Gilbert of JGFR said: “Consumers have shown great fortitude and resilience in the face of enormous uncertainty and change in the financial world. The latest activity survey reflects the shifting priorities of consumers in line with a new, more austere economic climate. For retail financial providers savings, pensions and insurance businesses the coming months should see encouraging new business volumes. Lending volumes however will remain subdued.”

For consumers looking for monetary assistance, whatever their financial intentions over the coming months are, applying for a cheap loan might be helpful. In taking out this kind of loan, borrowers could discover that they can make a major purchase quickly, consolidate debts or place more money into savings schemes effectively. This could prove to be of particular help for those wishing to supplement their spending after Friends Provident revealed last month that more than half of Britons claiming to be buying cheaper food in an effort to cut back on their spending.

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