The Bank of Korea’s October 2026 Consumer Tendency Survey showed that the Composite Consumer Sentiment Index (CCSI) fell 1.2 points from September to 105.4. Expectations for household income, spending and domestic economic conditions weakened, while inflation expectations remained unchanged. The index for current domestic economic conditions declined one point to 82, while the measure of expected economic conditions fell two points to 88. Expected household income and spending each decreased one point, to 101 and 109, respectively. Assessments of current living standards improved one point to 93, but expectations for future living standards slipped one point to 97. Expected inflation remained at 2.7% for the coming year and 2.6% at both the three- and five-year horizons. Perceived inflation declined to 2.9% from 3.0% in September.
Bank of Korea reports October consumer sentiment down 1.2 points to 105.4
The Bank of Korea reported that its October 2026 Composite Consumer Sentiment Index fell to 105.4 from 106.6 in September. Expectations for domestic economic conditions, household income and spending declined, although assessments of current living standards improved. Inflation expectations held at 2.7% for the coming year and 2.6% for both three and five years ahead.