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Markit Household Finance Index (HFI)
The earliest indication of actual changes in household finances each month.
The Household Finance Index (HFI) survey is compiled each month by Markit Economics.
 

The HFI is intended to accurately anticipate changing consumer behaviour. The survey methodology has been designed to complement Markit’s Purchasing Managers’ Index™ (PMI™) business surveys, which are closely watched due to their timeliness and accuracy in anticipating changing business conditions. Like the PMI surveys, the HFI tracks objective “hard data” on actual month-on-month changes, focusing on household income, spending, saving and debt, but also includes several forward-looking opinion questions to help anticipate future trends.
 
The survey is based on monthly responses from over 2,000 households, with data collected from a representative panel of respondents. The panel is structured according to income, region and age to ensure the survey results accurately reflect the true composition of the UK population. Results are also weighted to further improve representativeness.
 
Key Data
Change in Household Income
Household spending
Savings
Job security
Workplace activity levels
Household debt and borrowing
 
Credit needs, cost and availability (secured and unsecured)
Inflation perceptions and expectations
Price consciousness and decisions on major purchases
House prices
Confidence in the government
 
The above are analysed by income group, region, employment sector and other breakdowns.
 
Key Benefits:
The earliest indication of actual changes in household finances.
Wide variety of indicators based on “hard data” on what actually happened compared to one month ago.
 
Forward-looking indicators of outlook for incomes, inflation, house prices, etc.
Detailed report includes analysis by Markit’s experienced economics team.
 
Related Products
The HFI is intended to provide an up to date perspective on the consumer/household sector, thereby complementing the perspective on the corporate sector provided by Markit’s PMI surveys.
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