15.10.202610:00:00UTC+00Saudi Arabia’s Consumer Sentiment Cools in October as PCSI Slips from September High

Saudi Arabian consumer confidence retreated in October 2026, with the Thomson Reuters IPSOS Primary Consumer Sentiment Index (PCSI) easing to 71.35, down from 73.88 in September. The latest reading, updated on 15 October 2026, reflects a month‑over‑month softening in sentiment after a previously stronger showing.

The September 2026 indicator had marked a relatively elevated level at 73.88, but the October figure points to a moderation in optimism among Saudi consumers. On a month‑over‑month comparison basis, the “Actual” shows how sentiment in October weakened versus September, while the “Previous” frame captures how September’s reading had changed relative to August.

The downtick in October suggests that while overall sentiment remains relatively high, Saudi consumers have become slightly more cautious heading into the final quarter of the year, as captured by the PCSI’s latest move from its September peak.